Do the rapid influenza diagnostic tests results reflect the truth?
Journal of Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
; 74(1 Suppl):89-96, 2021.
Article
in English
| GIM | ID: covidwho-1975125
ABSTRACT
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 andMethods:
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.
human diseases; patients; diagnosis; diagnostic techniques; risk factors; clinical aspects; influenza; influenza viruses; viral diseases; myalgia; fever; cough; risk groups; epidemics; man; Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2; Orthomyxoviridae; Turkey; Homo; Hominidae; primates; mammals; vertebrates; Chordata; animals; eukaryotes; Severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus; Betacoronavirus; Coronavirinae; Coronaviridae; Nidovirales; positive-sense ssRNA Viruses; ssRNA Viruses; RNA Viruses; viruses; Mediterranean Region; OECD Countries; upper-middle income countries; very high Human Development Index countries; West Asia; Asia; negative-sense ssRNA Viruses; clinical picture; SARS-CoV-2; flu; viral infections; muscle pain; pyrexia
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Databases of international organizations
Database:
GIM
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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