Abstract
Rapid diagnosis of respiratory viral infections in children resulted in significantly reduced hospital stays, antibiotic use, and laboratory utilization compared with those of a matched group of patients from the previous year who were diagnosed by virus culture. We demonstrate that rapid diagnosis of respiratory infections in children is a cost-effective procedure.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Antigens, Viral / analysis
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Antiviral Agents / therapeutic use
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Cost-Benefit Analysis
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Female
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Hong Kong
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Hospital Costs
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Hospitals, University
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Humans
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Infant
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Infant, Newborn
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Length of Stay / economics
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Male
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Respiratory Tract Infections / diagnosis*
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Respiratory Tract Infections / drug therapy
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Respiratory Tract Infections / economics*
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Virus Diseases / diagnosis*
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Virus Diseases / drug therapy
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Virus Diseases / economics*
Substances
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Antigens, Viral
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Antiviral Agents