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Editorial
. 2025 Jul 18;80(6):1245-1246.
doi: 10.1093/cid/ciaf031.

Antiviral Trials-Navigating the Shifting Sands of a Pandemic

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Editorial

Antiviral Trials-Navigating the Shifting Sands of a Pandemic

Beatrice Z Sim et al. Clin Infect Dis. .
No abstract available

Keywords: COVID-19; antivirals; ensitrelvir.

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Conflict of interest statement

Potential conflicts of interest. The authors: B.Z.S reports no conflicts of interest. C.R.W reports advisory board work with Atea Pharmaceuticals, Invivyd and Janssen Pharamceuticals. Both authors have submitted the ICMJE Form for Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest.

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