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Comparative Study
[Impact of rapid influenza test during influenza epidemic in all febrile children less than 6 years old in a pediatric emergency department].
To determine the impact of rapid influenza test (RIT) on the prescription of additional tests, antibiotics and oseltamivir, and the influence of oseltamivir on clinical signs and parents' day work stoppage. ⋯ During influenza epidemic, in a pediatric emergency department, RIT allows a reduction of additional tests in febrile young children, particularly urinalysis.