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Viral pneumonia |
| Test | Viral pneumonia |
| Indication | Cough,headache,shortness of breath,muscle tightness |
| Physiology | Viral pneumonia is characterised by inflammation of the lungs caused by Respiratory synctial virus,herpes simplex virus and influenza and parainfluenza virus. |
| Normal Range | Negative |
| Interpretation | Presence of virus in the culture indicates positive test |
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