Friedman A D, Naqvi S H, Arens M Q, Eyler M A
Clin Pediatr (Phila). 1986 Aug;25(8):404-6. doi: 10.1177/000992288602500804.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of infection in infancy and early childhood. A presumptive diagnosis of RSV infection can frequently be made on clinical grounds. Confirmation can be made by viral culture, which may take 3 to 7 days. Immunofluorescent assay (IFA) is a specific and sensitive test that can provide laboratory confirmation of RSV infection the same day. Rapid diagnosis of RSV infection may have implications regarding prevention of nosocomial spread of RSV, early initiation of anti-viral therapy, use of antibiotics, and duration of hospital stay. Data are presented regarding the use of RSV-IFA and its effect on patient management.
呼吸道合胞病毒（RSV）是婴幼儿感染的常见病因。基于临床依据通常可做出RSV感染的初步诊断。通过病毒培养可确诊，这可能需要3至7天。免疫荧光测定（IFA）是一种特异且灵敏的检测方法，可在同一天为RSV感染提供实验室确诊依据。RSV感染的快速诊断可能对预防RSV的医院内传播、尽早开始抗病毒治疗、抗生素的使用以及住院时间产生影响。本文给出了关于RSV-IFA的应用及其对患者管理影响的数据。
