Usefulness of rapid molecular tests in pediatric respiratory tract infections

• Main Authors: Simona Nardi (Author), Lorella Carolis (Author), Roberta Iannini (Author), Maria Vittoria De Sandro (Author), Giovanna Solito (Author), Matteo Calafatti (Author), Camilla Gizzi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Objective To evaluate the role and the advantages of nasopharyngeal swabs in the detection of Influenza A and B viruses and Respiratory syncytial virus through a rapid test based upon a nucleic acid amplification reaction in order to avoid improper antibiotics use. Design Case-control retro...