Microbiology



Use of a Rapid Test to Diagnose Influenza in the Emergency Room Influences Choice of Treatment
An exhaustive retrospective study conducted in the United States found that patients tested for and diagnosed with influenza with a rapid test were more likely to receive appropriate treatment than those diagnosed with the flu without testing. More...26 Nov 2013


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