Clinical Utilization of the FilmArray Meningitis/Encephalitis (ME) Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Assay

Clinical Utilization of the FilmArray Meningitis/Encephalitis (ME) Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Assay

Objective: To assess the clinical utilization and performance of the FilmArray® Meningitis/Encephalitis (ME) multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) panel in a hospital setting.Background: Rapid diagnosis and treatment of central nervous system (CNS) infections are critical to reduce morbidity and...

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Main Authors:	Sara Radmard, Savina Reid, Prajwal Ciryam, Alexandra Boubour, Nhan Ho, Jason Zucker, Dean Sayre, William G. Greendyke, Benjamin A. Miko, Marcus R. Pereira, Susan Whittier, Daniel A. Green, Kiran T. Thakur
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-03-01
Series:	Frontiers in Neurology
Subjects:	meningitis encephalitis multiplex PCR FilmArray antibiotic stewardship
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fneur.2019.00281/full

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