P Cram1, S G Blitz, A Monto, A M Fendrick. 1. Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
Abstract
AUDIENCE: This article is intended for all clinicians caring for patients at risk for or infected with influenza. GOAL: To review the accuracy and utility of diagnostic tests for influenza and to compare them with clinical diagnosis. OBJECTIVES: 1. Discuss the epidemiology and scope of influenza infection. 2. Discuss available diagnostic tests for influenza. 3. Discuss the implications of newer options for prevention and therapy.
AUDIENCE: This article is intended for all clinicians caring for patients at risk for or infected with influenza. GOAL: To review the accuracy and utility of diagnostic tests for influenza and to compare them with clinical diagnosis. OBJECTIVES: 1. Discuss the epidemiology and scope of influenza infection. 2. Discuss available diagnostic tests for influenza. 3. Discuss the implications of newer options for prevention and therapy.
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