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Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2019 Aug;38(8):e187-e189. doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000002287.
Rapid Influenza Testing in Infants and Children Younger than 6 Years in Primary Care: Impact on Antibiotic Treatment and Use of Health Services.
van Esso DL1, Valente AM2, Vil? M3, Casanovas JM4, de Quixano M5, Rodrigo C6,7, Anton A8, Pumarola T9.
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Abstract
Influenza is often misdiagnosed in children because of the low sensitivity of clinical diagnosis because of nonspecific signs and symptoms. This can be overcome by using digital immunoassays or rapid molecular diagnostic tests with adequate sensitivity and specificity. When using these tests at the patient care site, antibiotic consumption and number of healthcare consultations were reduced.
PMID: 31310597 DOI: 10.1097/INF.0000000000002287
Rapid Influenza Testing in Infants and Children Younger than 6 Years in Primary Care: Impact on Antibiotic Treatment and Use of Health Services.
van Esso DL1, Valente AM2, Vil? M3, Casanovas JM4, de Quixano M5, Rodrigo C6,7, Anton A8, Pumarola T9.
Author information
Abstract
Influenza is often misdiagnosed in children because of the low sensitivity of clinical diagnosis because of nonspecific signs and symptoms. This can be overcome by using digital immunoassays or rapid molecular diagnostic tests with adequate sensitivity and specificity. When using these tests at the patient care site, antibiotic consumption and number of healthcare consultations were reduced.
PMID: 31310597 DOI: 10.1097/INF.0000000000002287