Respiratory Virus XP

The respiratory tract is the most common site for infections as it comes into contact with pathogens most frequently. Virus-based infections dominate over other pathogens, and illnesses resulting from these infections, especially those affecting the lower respiratory tract, result in significant morbidity and mortality. Given the diversity of the viral infections and agents, accurate identification offers better prognostic care options including the appropriate use of antiviral therapeutics. Since antibiotics are ineffective and not indicated for viral infections, their rampant misuse and overuse can be limited through proper diagnosis. Diagnosis offers improved surveillance and can help identify an outbreak, relevant particularly in a hospital setting as it can minimize or prevent nosocomial spread.

The Verigene Respiratory Virus XP Test is an automated, multiplexed nucleic acid test for the identification of the viruses that most commonly cause respiratory tract infections.