A pragmatic randomized controlled trial of rapid on-site influenza and respiratory syncytial virus PCR testing in paediatric and adult populations

A pragmatic randomized controlled trial of rapid on-site influenza and respiratory syncytial virus PCR testing in paediatric and adult populations

Abstract Background Rapid/point-of-care respiratory virus nucleic acid tests (NAT) may improve oseltamivir, antibiotic, diagnostic test, and hospital bed utilization. Previous randomized controlled trials (RCT) on this topic have not used standard procedures of an accredited healthcare and laborator...

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Main Authors: Helen L. Bibby, Lawrence de Koning, Isolde Seiden-Long, Nathan Zelyas, Deirdre L. Church, Byron M. Berenger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-11-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Point-of-care
Rapid molecular testing
Respiratory viruses
Respiratory infection
Length of stay
Antiviral utilization
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-022-07796-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-022-07796-3

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