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 strategie...

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Autores principales: Tillekeratne, L Gayani, Bodinayake, Champica, Nagahawatte, Ajith, Kurukulasooriya, Ruvini, Orlando, Lori A, Simmons, Ryan A, Park, Lawrence P, Woods, Christopher W, Reed, Shelby D
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BMJ Publishing Group 2019
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6441298/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30997171
http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2018-001291