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During the winter season, the circulation of colds and respiratory viruses such as the flu and COVID-19<\/strong> typically increases, as well as bacteria that can cause respiratory infections with similar symptoms. Clinical presentations often share symptoms: fever, cough, congestion, or general malaise…<\/strong> And since the clinical presentation can seem very similar, guessing \u201cwhat it is\u201d just by how we feel is not always reliable<\/strong>. <\/p>\n What are respiratory infections and how are they classified?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Respiratory infections can affect different parts of the respiratory system, from the upper airways (nose, throat<\/strong>) to the lower airways (bronchial tubes, lungs<\/strong>), and although the clinical symptoms may be similar, the management and interpretation of each case may vary:<\/strong><\/p>\n Why it is useful to differentiate between viruses and bacteria<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n At this time of year, respiratory infection analysis<\/strong><\/a> is especially important: not to cause alarm, but to name what is happening<\/strong> and make more informed decisions, especially if we live with vulnerable people, have a job with close contact, or the symptoms last longer than expected. Knowing whether a respiratory infection is viral or bacterial has several important implications: <\/p>\n Analysis profiles for respiratory infections<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Although we tend to lump everything together (\u201ca flu,\u201d \u201ca bad cold\u201d), viruses and bacteria are not the same<\/strong>. And that difference can be relevant. At our Teletest laboratory, we have three diagnostic profiles<\/strong> that cover different needs depending on the clinical context. Below we explain what each one detects and in what situations it can help: <\/p>\n \ud83e\udda0Respiratory VIRUS Profile by PCR<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n \ud83e\uddeb<\/strong>Respiratory BACTERIA Profile by PCR<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n This profile is designed to detect bacteria that can also cause respiratory tract infections, such as:<\/p>\n
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\nThis molecular test detects multiple respiratory viruses that commonly circulate during flu season:<\/ul>\n
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