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LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFCTION - HOW TO INVESTIGATE?
Question:
Why should one do viral testing?
Why should one do viral testing?
Answer:
Importance of identifying the virus is to know the current epidemic, to decide about vaccination, to decide about use of antivirals in the affected patient and need for isolation.
Influenza is unique among viral infections because of its propensity for seasonal epidemics and occasional pandemics, and because of the morbidity and mortality that result from its pulmonary complications. In contrast to the majority of viruses, effective well-tolerated influenza vaccines, antivirals and chemoprophylaxis are available. Thus rapid tests for influenza should be done in patients with viral respiratory infections. For maximal efficacy such treatment must be started within 36 to 48 hours of onset of symptoms. Anti-viral treatment for influenza is ineffective against other respiratory viruses that may cause 'influenza-like' illness.
Importance of identifying the virus is to know the current epidemic, to decide about vaccination, to decide about use of antivirals in the affected patient and need for isolation.
Influenza is unique among viral infections because of its propensity for seasonal epidemics and occasional pandemics, and because of the morbidity and mortality that result from its pulmonary complications. In contrast to the majority of viruses, effective well-tolerated influenza vaccines, antivirals and chemoprophylaxis are available. Thus rapid tests for influenza should be done in patients with viral respiratory infections. For maximal efficacy such treatment must be started within 36 to 48 hours of onset of symptoms. Anti-viral treatment for influenza is ineffective against other respiratory viruses that may cause 'influenza-like' illness.
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