Syndromic testing in respiratory infection: new testing strategies by Dr Teresa Wang

Dr Teresa Wang, Specialist in Clinical Microbiology and Infection at the Hong Kong Medical Consultants Integrated Medical Centre, references recent outbreaks of mycoplasma pneumonia and influenza among children in Hong Kong to underscore the value of syndromic testing for respiratory infection. By facilitating rapid and accurate diagnosis, syndromic testing enables healthcare providers to deliver timely and targeted interventions, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes.