HealthCare Market Analysis

The  influenza diagnostics market  is expected to reach USD 3.3 billion by 2024, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Influenza, or "the flu," is an infectious disease and affects the upper respiratory tract in humans. The disease is common in children and elderly population (aged 65 years and above). The disease has a huge impact on public health. Influenza A virus poses a greater risk as compared to the influenza B virus. The B virus is responsible for 20% to 25% of infections globally. The growth in the influenza diagnostic market is attributed to factors such as emergence of technologically advanced diagnostic tests with shorter turnaround time; initiatives by regulatory bodies, such as CDC’s seasonal influenza vaccination for prevention and control of seasonal influenza; and the demand created for influenza diagnosis in the flu season. Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Tests (RIDTs) accounted for the largest share in 2015. RIDTs are tests that deliver ac...

The  influenza diagnostics market  is expected to reach USD 3.3 billion by 2024, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Influenza, or "the flu," is an infectious disease and affects the upper respiratory tract in humans. The disease is common in children and elderly population (aged 65 years and above). The disease has a huge impact on public health. Influenza A virus poses a greater risk as compared to the influenza B virus. The B virus is responsible for 20% to 25% of infections globally. The growth in the influenza diagnostic market is attributed to factors such as emergence of technologically advanced diagnostic tests with shorter turnaround time; initiatives by regulatory bodies, such as CDC’s seasonal influenza vaccination for prevention and control of seasonal influenza; and the demand created for influenza diagnosis in the flu season. Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Tests (RIDTs) accounted for the largest share in 2015. RIDTs are tests that deliver ac...