Bradley Smith, University of Notre Dame (IMAGE)

University of Notre Dame

Bradley Smith, University of Notre Dame

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'Viral cultures are the gold standard for diagnosis of influenza but take several days to develop. By targeting an enzyme inherent to the virus and identifying its presence in a sample, we can make a rapid determination of the influenza in a patient for an efficient and immediate diagnostic that would improve patient treatment and reduce overuse of antivirals,' said Bradley Smith.

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