Respiratory Syncytial Virus Outbreak in a Long‐Term Care Facility Detected Using Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction: An Argument for Real‐Time Detection Methods

Abstract

RSV may cause outbreaks in LTCFs that traditional diagnostic methods do not detect. RT-PCR can provide a more timely and accurate diagnosis of outbreaks, which allows for early symptomatic treatment, rational use of antibiotics, and improved infection control.