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  "textContent": "A rapid microbiological point-of-care test designed to help GPs identify whether a respiratory infection is caused by a virus did not lead to an expected overall reduction in same-day antibiotic prescribing, a University of Bristol-led study has found. The RAPID-TEST study is the first randomized clinical trial of a rapid multiplex microbiological point-of-care test in primary care. The findings are published in JAMA Internal Medicine.",
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