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A wide variety of viruses can be responsible for lower respiratory illness in both adults and children. These
Influenza A+B, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza 1, 2 and 3 and adenovirus are the most common causes of
are the most common. Symptoms of adenoviral respiratory illness ranging from the common cold to pneumonia
including croupy cough and bronchitis. Adenovirus, a member of the 47 serologic groups, is responsible for the
inflammation, bronchitis, pneumonia, diarrhea and other symptoms. Of these, 8, 14,16, and 17 cause pneumonia, while
7, 14, 21, serogroup Adenovirus is responsible for respiratory diseases. Antibodies used in the test sheet
react with a wide range of serological types of adenovirus including 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,11,14,16,17,19 and 37
serological types. In young children, infections of the lungs and respiratory tract are most commonly caused by
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is most commonly responsible. In adults, it causes symptoms of the common cold, such as nasal congestion and rhinitis,
sore throat, mild headache, cough and general malaise. In premature babies and young children (RSV) infection, which causes
affecting the lungs, heart or immune system can lead to serious illness. RSV is highly contagious, and
most often spread by airborne droplet infection (the virus released when coughing and sneezing
The virus can also be present on surfaces (door handles, tables and other surfaces), hands and clothing, making it easy to
spread easily when someone touches an infected surface. RSV epidemics often develop in schools and kindergartens. Babies
usually get the disease from their siblings who bring the virus home from school. Almost all children have at least one
RSV infection before their 2-3 birthday. RSV infection often spreads as an epidemic from late autumn to early
to early spring. Respiratory infections caused by RSV - such as bronchitis or pneumonia - usually last for a week, but
sometimes last for weeks.
Influenza is a highly contagious, acute respiratory illness caused by a virus that is spread by droplet infection. Influenza epidemic
occurs every year in the winter months Influenza A viruses are more common than influenza B viruses, so severe outbreaks are responsible for
influenza A is usually responsible for severe outbreaks, while influenza B causes milder illness.
The accepted laboratory diagnostic method for influenza virus is 14-day cell culture, using cells that promote
influenza virus to replicate. Cell culture has minimal clinical utility because by the time the results are
the course of the disease cannot be influenced. Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) is a
a newer and more sensitive technique than culture, with a 2-23% increase in virus detection compared to culture.
RT-PCR is expensive and requires a specialised laboratory.
Adenovirus (RSV) Influenza A+B Combo Test Sheet (Throat Swab Test) qualitatively detects the presence of influenza A+B in 15 minutes.
adenovirus, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Influenza A and B antigens from a throat swab sample. The test
The test uses antibodies specific for Adenovirus, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Influenza A and B to selectively detect
Adenovirus, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Influenza A and B antigens from a throat swab specimen.
