Interferon alfa

Interferon alfa is a "message"(=-hormone) between the white blood cells to combat infections. Commonly Interferon alfa has been used in the treatment of viral infections. Interferon alfa may be used on it's own or together with Zovirax® in the treatment of ocular herpes virus infections in the cat.

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