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19892226

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
4
pubmed:dateCreated
2009-11-6
pubmed:abstractText
This article describes the clinical and socioeconomic relevance of influenza (IV) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in pediatrics, the characteristics and limitations of currently available assays, and the impact of rapid diagnostic tests. This article shows that rapid tests for the detection and identification of IV and RSV in the respiratory secretions of infants and children are useful in the diagnosis of common, and possibly severe diseases, such as influenza and bronchiolitis. The tests' specificity and sensitivity make them most reliable when the prevalence of influenza or RSV infection is high, which suggests that their routine use should be restricted to the peak periods of viral circulation. The most recently marketed tests are similarly effective in identifying viruses, and so pediatricians should choose those that are less expensive, less time consuming, and easier to perform and to interpret.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Dec
pubmed:issn
1557-9832
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Electronic
pubmed:volume
29
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
649-60
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2009
pubmed:articleTitle
Antigen-based assays for the identification of influenza virus and respiratory syncytial virus: why and how to use them in pediatric practice.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Maternal and Pediatric Sciences, University of Milan, Fondazione IRCCS Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Mangiagalli e Regina Elena, 20122 Milano, Italy. Nicola.Principi@unimi.it
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't