Impact of the FilmArray meningitis/encephalitis panel on antimicrobial duration among patients with suspected central nervous system infection.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2021.115394
Abstract: Ten controlled studies evaluated antimicrobial use following implementation of the FilmArray meningitis and encephalitis panel versus usual care. Only one-half of studies identified significant reductions in antibiotic duration, with 8/10 reporting modest reductions for acyclovir.… read more here.
Keywords: filmarray meningitis; encephalitis panel; meningitis encephalitis;
Cerebrospinal Fluid Findings Are Poor Predictors of Appropriate FilmArray Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel Utilization in Pediatric Patients
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DOI: 10.1128/jcm.01592-19
Abstract: Molecular testing of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) using the BioFire FilmArray meningitis/encephalitis (FA-M/E) panel permits rapid, simultaneous pathogen detection. Due to the broad spectrum of targeted organisms, FA-M/E testing may be restricted to patients with abnormal… read more here.
Keywords: filmarray meningitis; encephalitis panel; cerebrospinal fluid; pleocytosis ... See more keywords
Evaluation of the Novel CE-IVD-Marked Multiplex PCR QIAstat-Dx Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel
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DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.05144-22
Abstract: The diagnosis of infectious meningitis and encephalitis relies mostly on specific PCR and culturing methods, but commercial syndromic panel assays are bringing a change in diagnostics. With multiplexed analysis, the identification of the pathogen is… read more here.
Keywords: meningitis; meningitis encephalitis; encephalitis panel; qiastat meningitis ... See more keywords
Assessment of the Impact of a Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel on Hospital Length of Stay: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11081028
Abstract: Meningitis and encephalitis are central nervous system infections with considerable morbidity and mortality. The BioFire® FilmArray® Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel (multiplex ME panel) can identify pathogens rapidly potentially aiding in targeted therapy and curtail antimicrobial exposure. This… read more here.
Keywords: multiplex panel; encephalitis panel; panel; meningitis encephalitis ... See more keywords