An innovation that represents a “true progress”with only one sample for two results. As the triple epidemic of Covid-19, influenza and bronchiolitis rages in France, new antigen tests are now making it possible to detect both the influenza and the Covid-19 viruses. What to facilitate the diagnosis and adapt the treatment of patients.
Already available in some pharmacies and doctor’s offices, this new test is being welcomed by healthcare professionals. “This is real progress, it allows you to prescribe less antibiotics and justify it to the patient. It is a great therapy education tool. pleaded the honorary president of the Federation of Doctors of France, Jean-Paul Hamon, in the columns of Sunday newspaper January 1st.
