Browsing: favipiravir

Thailand bore witness to a unique medical occurrence: a 6-month-old’s dark brown eyes transitioned to indigo after a COVID-19 treatment.  After a brief day of fever and cough, the Thai infant was swiftly diagnosed with COVID-19. Upon the prescription of favipiravir, a well-regarded antiviral medication, the child’s condition began to show an unexpected side effect. Subsequently, just 18 hours post-treatment, a radiant blue replaced the familiar dark brown of his eyes.