17The development of molecular syndrome-based kits for the diagnosis of respiratory infections 18 offers rapid and sensitive detection of common respiratory pathogens and will have a 19 significant impact on the care of patients. In this study, we present the results obtained after 20 the introduction of the FilmArray respiratory panel in a field Point of care (POC) for the 21 diagnosis of virus and bacteria responsible of respiratory tract infections in Senegal rural area. 22 36 37