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[Comparison of four rapid diagnostic kits using immunochromatography to detect influenza B viruses].
Kansenshogaku Zasshi
October 2005
Hara Pediatric Clinic, Hiroshima Prefectural Institute of Public Health and Environmental Science.
Article Synopsis
- The study evaluated four rapid influenza diagnostic kits on 278 children suspected of having influenza between 2004 and 2005.
- ESPLINE showed the best performance with 100% sensitivity and specificity for influenza A and 89% sensitivity for influenza B, while all kits were less effective for influenza B.
- Quick Vue and Capilia had lower specificity, indicating a need for improvements in those tests.