Nucleic Acid-Based Testing for Non-Influenza Viral Pathogens
Publication Date: May 1, 2021
Key Points
Key Points
There is increasing recognition that respiratory viruses are frequent causative agents of community acquired pneumonia (CAP).
Although at the time of document development SARS-CoV-2 was not a recognized CAP-causing pathogen, nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) are the cornerstone of the CDC’s United States SARS-CoV-2 Surveillance Plan.
Although at the time of document development SARS-CoV-2 was not a recognized CAP-causing pathogen, nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) are the cornerstone of the CDC’s United States SARS-CoV-2 Surveillance Plan.
Diagnosis
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...s with suspected CAP, the ATS suggests not perfor...
...n hospitalized patients with suspected CAP...