Laboratory diagnostic methods for pediatric respiratory virus infection and their rational application / 中国实用儿科杂志

ABSTRACT

Viruses are the main causes of respiratory tract infection in children. Early,rapid and accurate diagnosis of pathogen in respiratory tract infection can avoid antibiotic abuse.There are advantages and disadvantages of different laboratory diagnostic methods for respiratory virus infections. Thus,appropriate choice of diagnostic methods and correct interpretation of the test results can help clinicians to make accurate pathogen diagnosis.