Rapid-test sensitivity for novel swine-origin pandemic influenza A

Rapid-test sensitivity for novel swine-origin pandemic influenza A

Rapid diagnosis of influenza was important in the global pandemic influenza A/H1N1 outbreak. The QuickVue Influenza A+B test is one of the most common tests for rapid diagnosis of influenza. We evaluated the sensitivity and specificity of the test in children. Methods: We collected data from 970 pat...

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Main Authors: Chun-Fu Tai, Chun-Yi Lu, Pei-Lan Shao, Ping-Ing Lee, Luan-Yin Chang, Li-Min Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2012-08-01
Series:Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
Subjects:
novel pandemic influenza A
rapid antigen test
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929664612000629

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