Why the study?
Does the implementation of a multiplex PCR for acute respiratory infections in children improve diagnostic yield?
Population
172 pediatric patients across three hospital pediatric departments over one winter.
Design
Cohort
Authors
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May enhance pathogen detection in pediatric respiratory infections; hypothesis-generating for routine adoption pending outcome data.
Does the implementation of a multiplex PCR for acute respiratory infections in children improve diagnostic yield?
Adding rhinovirus to a multiplex PCR protocol for pediatric acute respiratory infections increases diagnostic yield and supports practical clinical implementation.
Gruteke et al. (2004) studied this question.
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