Abstract:We thank the writers for their interest. 1 2 We agree that bronchiolitis is a clinical diagnosis; it is because the viral aetiology cannot be determined clinically that testing is contemplated. We also agree that specific treatment is not yet available; although respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) specific drugs are coming.Cohorting is controversial. Because multiple strains of RSV circulate during each season and dual infection does occur, relying on antigen testing to cohort patients risks reinfecting infants … Show more
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