Respiratory viral point of care testing (POCT) allows improved infection control and bed management  during an influenza outbreak

K. Roy (Watford, United Kingdom), H. Kandil (Watford, United Kingdom), M. Knight (Watford, United Kingdom), M. Thapa (Watford, United Kingdom), K. Groom (Watford, United Kingdom)

Source: International Congress 2018 – Clinical challenges in respiratory infection
Session: Clinical challenges in respiratory infection
Session type: Thematic Poster
Number: 4692
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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