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Screening Versus Diagnostic Tests for COVID-19, What’s the Difference?
Screening determines whether an asymptomatic person is likely to have or develop disease, while diagnostics identify the cause of a patient’s illness - a crucial difference in the context of COVID-19.
New, Rapid Diagnostics for Bloodstream Infections
Now available for self-study, this webinar series covers recent advancements in the diagnosis of bloodstream infections, the importance of quick identification of bacterial and resistance markers and the integrated role of antimicrobial stewardship.
SARS-CoV-2 Testing: Sensitivity Is Not the Whole Story
Some have urged large-scale, frequent testing with lateral flow SARS-CoV-2 antigen tests to curb the COVID-19 pandemic, but factors like test specificity, cost and feasibility need to be considered.