The gene [mutation] of the virus was discovered by the laboratory of the Department of Histology Microbiology and Biotechnology, Padua University in a child of three and a half years (immunocompromised), hospitalized in isolation in the pediatric ward of the city hospital. In the little patient, explained the professor Palù was observed resistance to oseltamivir, an antiviral drug that is administered in practice against influenza. Subsequent investigations showed the modified gene of A / H1N1.
via A TIME’S MEMORY: Italy, Padua. Influenza A virus mutated into a child of 3 years.