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I had nasal swab at doc today it showed a and b influenza. i went cause i had sinus pressure but no other symptoms..could test be wrong? i feel fine

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Unlikely: Most cold symptoms now can be attributed to the flu although symptoms may vary from one to another. There is nothing 100% in medicine however but it is unlikely that the test result was wrong during this epidemic. In fact, testing is not recommended.

Answered 1/6/2018

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A member asked:

I had nasal swab at doc today it showed a and b influenza. i went cause i had sinus pressure but no other symptoms..could test be wrong? i feel fine

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