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The evaluation of an individual with
symptoms of influenza should include a thorough physical exam and,
in cases where pneumonia is suspected, a chest x-ray.
Additional blood work may be warranted during the evaluation, which
may include a complete blood count, blood cultures, and sputum
cultures.
The most common methods for diagnosing influenza include antigen
detection tests, which are done by swabbing the nose and throat,
then sending a sample to the laboratory for testing.
The results of these tests can be available rapidly, and can help
decide if specific treatment is appropriate, but the diagnosis can
often be made by identifying symptoms without further testing. |
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