# New Antiviral Could Prevent Measles Outbreaks Developed at Georgia State University, the drug stops the spread of a measles-like virus. - **Source:** [Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily](https://brifing.si/source/0eef8637-6c5b-4e79-8f5b-6c9c6b36cf16) - **Published:** 2026-07-24 - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/363e0d60-5ad5-4e20-8326-f65c3ecb4352 ## New Drug Against Measles-Like Virus Researchers at Georgia State University have developed an experimental oral antiviral that prevents the spread of a measles-like virus among ferrets. The drug blocks transmission through both close contact and air. ## Inhibiting Virus Replication The drug GHP-88310 inhibits the viral polymerase, which is essential for virus replication. This prevents the spread of the virus both before and after exposure. ## Tested in Realistic Environments Researchers mimicked realistic settings like homes and classrooms to study virus transmission through direct contact and air. The drug was effective in both scenarios. ## Shortening Disease Duration The drug not only prevents transmission but also shortens the duration of the disease in infected animals. This could help reduce quarantine periods. ## Preparing for Clinical Trials Researchers are preparing GHP-88310 for formal clinical trials. This process will also test the drug's effects on humans. ## Hope for Outbreak Control This drug offers hope for quickly controlling measles outbreaks. By supporting traditional vaccination, it could ease outbreak management. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260724061431.htm — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._