Diagnostic Testing for 2009 Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1) Virus …

December 2, 2009 — Jesse

Empirical antiviral treatment should be started as soon as possible for hospitalized patients with suspected 2009 H1N1 and not withheld, because a negative RIDT or DFA result does not exclude 2009 H1N1 virus infection. …

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Rapid H1N1 tests often fail to detect virus « Ben Kazie MD

November 9, 2009 — Jesse

These findings indicate that, although a positive RIDT result can be used in making treatment decisions, a negative result does not rule out infection with novel influenza A ( H1N1 ) virus. Patients with illnesses compatible with novel …

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