Rapid Tests for Flu, COVID-19

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Is it COVID or the flu? At-home tests can look for both viruses at once

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Many of the viruses that cause upper respiratory infections such as influenza A or B and the virus that causes COVID-19 all employ similar tactics.

The Food and Drug Administration has provided emergency use authorization for seven at-home rapid tests.

These tests can simultaneously determine whether someone has the flu or the flu.

While no test is perfect, to now be able to test for certain viruses at home when symptoms begin can help patients and doctors come up with appropriate care plans sooner.

Rapid antigen tests are designed to test only for COVID-19 , influenza A and influenza B.

Currently available over-the-counter tests aren't able to detect illnesses from pathogens that look like these viruses and cause similar symptoms.

Researchers are actively developing even more sophisticated tests that are more sensitive and can simultaneously screen for a wider range of viruses or even bacterial infections.

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