Abstract:

Viruses are the main causes of respiratory tract infection in children. Early，rapid and accurate diagnosis of pathogen in respiratory tract infection can avoid antibiotic abuse. There are advantages and disadvantages of different laboratory diagnostic methods for respiratory virus infections. Thus，appropriate choice of diagnostic methods and correct interpretation of the test results can help clinicians to make accurate pathogen diagnosis.

Key words: virus, respiratory tract infection, diagnostic method, child

摘要：

病毒是儿童呼吸道感染的主要病原。在呼吸道感染中，早期、快速、准确的病原学诊断，可避免抗生素滥用。呼吸道病毒感染的不同实验室诊断方法各具优缺点，合理运用和正确解读其检测结果有助于临床医生做出准确的病原学诊断。

关键词: 病毒, 呼吸道感染, 诊断方法, 儿童