The clinical signs and symptoms of acute respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are not pathogen
specific. Highly sensitive and specific nucleic acid amplification tests have become the …

Acute Respiratory Infections (ARIs) are responsible for considerable morbidity and mortality
worldwide. Documentation of respiratory specimens can help for an appropriate clinical …

Background Acute respiratory infections (ARI) are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality
worldwide. There is a need to demonstrate the clinical impact of using the new, rapid and …

Improved ways to diagnose acute respiratory viral infections could decrease inappropriate
antibacterial use and serve as a vital triage mechanism in the event of a potential viral …

Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are the focus of developments in public health, given their
widespread distribution and the high morbidity and mortality rates reported worldwide. The …

Acute respiratory infections caused by bacterial or viral pathogens are among the most
common reasons for seeking medical care. Despite improvements in pathogen-based …

Introduction: Successful treatment outcomes for viral respiratory tract infections presenting
from primary health care to quaternary hospitals will only be achieved with rapid, sensitive …

Respiratory viral infections are associated with a wide range of acute syndromes and
infectious disease processes in children and adults worldwide. Many viruses are implicated …

Respiratory tract infections rank second as causes of adult and paediatric morbidity and
mortality worldwide. Respiratory tract infections are caused by many different bacteria …

Background Early and accurate identification of individuals with viral infections is crucial for
clinical management and public health interventions. We aimed to assess the ability of …