Use of clinical algorithms and rapid influenza testing to manage influenza-like illness: a cost-effectiveness analysis in Sri Lanka

Use of clinical algorithms and rapid influenza testing to manage influenza-like illness: a cost-effectiveness analysis in Sri Lanka

Background Acute respiratory infections are a common reason for antibiotic overuse. We previously showed that providing Sri Lankan clinicians with positive rapid influenza test results was associated with a reduction in antibiotic prescriptions. The economic impact of influenza diagnostic strategies...

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Main Authors: L Gayani Tillekeratne, Champica Bodinayake, Ajith Nagahawatte, Ruvini Kurukulasooriya, Lori A Orlando, Ryan A Simmons, Lawrence P Park, Christopher W Woods, Shelby D Reed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2019-03-01
Series:BMJ Global Health
Online Access:https://gh.bmj.com/content/4/2/e001291.full
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