Diagnostic performance of influenza viruses and RSV rapid antigen detection tests in children in tertiary care

Autor: D.A.M.C. van de Vijver, Georgina I. Aron, Fleur M. Moesker, J.J.A. van Kampen, A.D.M.E. Osterhaus, Marion Koopmans, Pieter L. A. Fraaij, M. Schutten
Přispěvatelé: Virology, Pediatrics
Rok vydání: 2016
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Zdroj: Journal of Clinical Virology, 79, 12-17. Elsevier
Journal of Clinical Virology
ISSN: 1873-5967
1386-6532
Popis: Highlights • The here studied rapid antigen detection test (RADT) BinaxNOW RSV has a high sensitivity and positive predictive value. • RADT BinaxNOW Influenza A&B has a relatively low sensitivity and positive predictive value. • We advise a restricted use of RADT BinaxNOW Influenza A&B in a tertiary paediatric care setting.
Background Rapid antigen detection tests (RADTs) are increasingly used to detect influenza viruses and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). However, their sensitivity and specificity are a matter of debate, challenging their clinical usefulness. Objectives Comparing diagnostic performances of BinaxNow Influenza AB® (BNI) and BinaxNow RSV® (BNR), to those of real-time reverse transcriptase PCR (RT-PCR), virus isolation and direct immunofluorescence (D-IF) in paediatric patients. Study design Between November 2005 and September 2013, 521 nasal washings from symptomatic children (age
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