Influenza and other respiratory viruses
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Influenza Other Respi Viruses · Sep 2021
Point-of-care testing for influenza in a university emergency department: A prospective study.
Seasonal influenza is a burden for emergency departments (ED). The aim of this study was to investigate whether point-of-care (POC) PCR testing can be used to reduce staff sick days and improve diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. ⋯ We conclude that POC testing for influenza is useful in the ED, especially if it is heavily frequented by patients with respiratory symptoms.