Influenza A, Influenza B, and SARS-CoV-2 Similarities and Differences - A Focus on Diagnosis.

ABSTRACT: In late December 2019, the first cases of viral pneumonia caused by an unidentified pathogen were reported in China. Two years later, SARS-CoV-2 was responsible for almost 450 million cases, claiming more than 6 million lives. The COVID-19 pandemic strained the limits of healthcare systems all across the world. Identifying viral RNA through real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction remains the gold standard in diagnosing SARS-CoV-2 infection. However, equipment cost, availability, and the need for trained personnel limited testing capacity. Through an unprecedented research effort, new diagnostic techniques such as rapid diagnostic testing, isothermal amplification techniques, and next-generation sequencing were developed, enabling accurate and accessible diagnosis. Influen

SUBMITTER: Havasi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9251468 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature