Enhancing Public Health Surveillance for Influenza Virus by Incorporating Newly Available Rapid Diagnostic Tests

Enhancing Public Health Surveillance for Influenza Virus by Incorporating Newly Available Rapid Diagnostic Tests

Beginning with the 1999-2000 influenza season, physicians throughout Hawaii ordering a viral culture for patients with suspected influenza were also offered influenza rapid testing. We compared the number of viral respiratory cultures sent to the Hawaii Department of Health and the number of provide...

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Main Authors: Paul V. Effler, Man-Cheng Ieong, Tammy Tom, Michele Nakata
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2002-01-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
influenza
surveillance
laboratory techniques
procedures
United States
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/8/1/01-0067_article

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