To the Editor,
The recent paper entitled “Development of a specific and rapid diagnostic method for detecting influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 virus infection using immunochromatographic assay” by Ji et al
[1] is very interesting. Ji et al
[1] concluded that “the proposed method can be easily used for rapid and specific detection of the pdm09 infection.” To develop a new diagnostic test for detecting influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 virus infection would be useful. The problem with the present technique is the low sensitivity. Although it has 100% specificity, the test cannot be used as a good screening tool due to poor sensitivity
[2]. A rapid test for detecting influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 virus should help screen suspected cases of the disease. The cost of the new test is a very interesting issue. Whether or not this new test is cost-effective requires further clarification.
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References
- 1. Ji M.J., Cho B.K., Cho Y.S.. Development of a specific and rapid diagnostic method for detecting influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 virus infection using immunochromatographic assay. Osong Public Health Res Perspect 4(6). 2013 Dec;342−346.
- 2. Kim D.K., Poudel B.. Tools to detect influenza virus. Yonsei Med J 54(3). 2013 May;560−566.
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