Diagnostic testing for influenza: review of current status and implications of newer treatment options
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Diagnostic testing for influenza: review of current status and implications of newer treatment options
Abstract
Audience: This article is intended for all clinicians caring for patients at risk for or infected with influenza.
Goal: To review the accuracy and utility of diagnostic tests for influenza and to compare them with clinical diagnosis.
Objectives: 1. Discuss the epidemiology and scope of influenza infection. 2. Discuss available diagnostic tests for influenza. 3. Discuss the implications of newer options for prevention and therapy.
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