Viral and bacterial infections' overlapping symptoms and signs can complicate RSV diagnosis and lead to unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions. In this study, children who had RSV detected via a rapid ...

Peek in medicine cabinets across the U.S. and you’ll find stacks of leftover COVID-19 tests. When symptoms arise, so do questions: When should I test? How accurate is it really? And what should I do ...

A cluster-randomized clinical trial finds that adoption of onsite polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing for COVID-19, ...

The availability of a four-in-one respiratory virus diagnostic for home use may be a boon to consumers, but some clinicians say it should not be used as a substitute for a physician’s guidance. The ...

This past winter, hospitals and clinics across Indiana filled up with patients suffering from different respiratory illnesses that have much the same symptoms: COVID-19, flu and RSV. And many more ...

* Alere I testing applications have previously been clia-waived for Influenza a & b and strep a Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ...

RSV testing among infants has increased since 2015, with significant growth post-COVID-19, yet outpatient testing remains low. The study analyzed 20,752 bronchiolitis encounters across four healthcare ...

Adults between 18 and 59 who face elevated risk of severe respiratory syncytial virus infection now have a licensed vaccine ...

New CDC report reveals that flu season is far from over. While flu A cases are dwindling, flu B and COVID-19 cases are on the rise nationwide. Here’s where to find the best home tests for early ...