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tion, and none died.

The researchers also found that the interferon alfacon-1 group experienced a shorter time to resolution of chest x-ray abnormalities, and required supplemental oxygen for a shorter period of time.

"These preliminary findings suggest that treatment with interferon alfacon-1 and steroids was associated with more rapid resolution of radiographic lung abnormalities and better oxygen saturation levels than treatment with corticosteroids alone," write the authors.

"These findings suggest that further investigation may be warranted to determine the role of interferon alfacon-1 as a therapeutic agent for the treatment of SARS," conclude the researchers.


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