Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment from a member of INAHTA. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation Ling D. Role of screening for respiratory syncytial virus or influenza and empirical antiviral treatment for patients with community-acquired pneumonia: a rapid review. Toronto: Health Quality Ontario (HQO). Rapid Review. 2013 Authors' objectives This review aimed to evaluate the role of 1) screening for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) or influenza and 2) empirical antiviral treatment during flu season for hospitalized patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP).
Authors' conclusions No studies were included in this rapid review to evaluate the role of screening for RSV or influenza and the role of empirical antiviral treatment during flu season for hospitalized patients with CAP. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Humans; Influenza, Human; Respiratory Syncytial Viruses; Respiratory Tract Infections Language Published English Country of organisation Canada English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence Evidence Development and Standards, Health Quality Ontario, 130 Bloor Street West, 10th floor, Toronto, Ontario Canada M5S 1N5 Email: EDSinfo@hqontario.ca AccessionNumber 32014001055 Date abstract record published 09/09/2014 |