Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-05-30 21:09:24 UTC - NOT_HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 6C43E1F1875F45E25A2BF2783C84B3DE43AB37DC19A6C8FC47D6D37D46350BB5
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Original Note:
No, PCR testing is not creating false positive bird flu cases. Scientists consider polymerase chain reaction, or PCR, tests a highly reliable tool for detecting viruses. The false positive rate for PCR, when used properly is near 0% https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/pcr-tests-false-positives-myth-reality-1.6034273 https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/healthandsocialcare/conditionsanddiseases/bulletins/coronaviruscovid19infectionsurveypilot/6may2022#test-sensitivity-and-specificity
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