Rapid diagnostic tests for common infection syndromes: less haste, more speed
Rapid diagnostic tests, which accurately distinguish bacterial from viral infections, are being heralded as the solution to antibiotic overuse, which is a key driver of antimicrobial resistance. We have concerns that this approach is oversimplistic. Rapid diagnostic tests are complex interventions,...
Main Authors: | Patel, SV, Pulcini, C, Demirjian, A, van Hecke, O |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Oxford University Press
2020
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