Random Flashcards
1
Q
WhAt testing can be done to diagnose respiratory viral infections ?
A
Viral isolation
Virus antigen detection (except rhinovirus)
Molecular methods such as PCR
Serology(not rhinovirus)
2
Q
What three things should you think about when trying to find out what is causing respiratory syndromes?
A
1-what is the clinical syndrome? Flu tends to be more severe than common cold
2-time of year
3-what is in the community?
