It had been announced and was expected, especially in this period of active circulation of multiple epidemics: the antigenic test aimed at detecting both Covid-19 and the flu is now on the market.
The antigenic test to detect the two pathologies currently rife, Covid-19 and the flu, is now available. It is timely, as the two viruses are currently circulating actively, both in Guadeloupe and in the rest of France. This new test is synonymous with thorn removed from the feet of doctors, often forced to prescribe too many antibiotics, for lack of precise diagnoses.
The fact is that the two diseases can sometimes be confused, as the symptoms are so similar.
Until now, the antigen test might only detect the coronavirus. Thanks to this innovation 2 in 1 “, considered a real progress by health professionals, it will also be possible to know if the patient is suffering from the flu. What facilitate diagnoses, in this period marked by multiple epidemics.
For practitioners, it is also an opportunity to prescribe fewer antibiotics.
However, the procedure remains the same. This test can be performed in pharmacies or medical offices.
Billed 5 euros, it is not currently reimbursed by Social Security.
In the Department, Sars Cov 2 is still active, despite a drop observed at the end of December. The flu, however, remains at high levels. And you should know that both viruses can be contracted at the same time.
