Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-05-30 17:59:11 UTC - NOT_HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: B05F12E4450AD5F3855B521A302D70D9C433808A4D191F1CFD409C93EEE14640
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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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