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Objectives: Influenza (flu) causes seasonal epidemics and has led to numerous pandemics worldwide. Its rapid diagnosis and treatment are critical. This study evaluated the correlation between rapid influenza diagnostic test (RIDT) results and clinical reflection. Materials and Methods: A total of 795 patients who were performed the RIDT during the 2018-2019 influenza season were included. According to the test results, the patients were then divided into two groups. The Flu+ group was composed of patients with positive diagnostic test results, while the Flu- group was those with negative test results.
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Aim: Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health dedicated our hospital as a transplant center during the pandemic period. We admitted probable Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection (COVID-19) cases and intensive care unit (ICU) patients from other centers, while confirmed COVID-19 cases were transferred to dedicated pandemic hospitals. The aim of this study was to determine the demographic parameters, clinical courses and outcomes of probable COVID-19 patients and to compare survivors with non-survivors admitted to our ICU. Materials and Methods: After Ethics Committee approval, 93 patients admitted to our ICU between March 23 and May 13 were analyzed retrospectively.