New tests for viral respiratory infections needed.

The article discusses information on a study conducted by John C. Arnold, a researcher from the department of pediatrics, division of infectious diseases at the Naval Medical Center of San Diego, and colleagues, which sought to diagnose adenoviruses. The study suggests that the number of viral respiratory illness that remain undiagnosed may point to a lack of more comprehensive, sensitive diagnostic tests. The researchers added that it is unclear whether the costs associated with these tests are equivalent to their clinical effects.