Differential Performance of the FilmArray Meningitis/Encephalitis Assay To Detect Bacterial and Viral Pathogens in Both Pediatric and Adult Populations
Aurélie Schnuriger, Sophie Vimont, Alexandre Godmer, Joël Gozlan, Salah Gallah, Muriel Macé, V. Lalande, Kenda Saloum, Marine Perrier, Nicolas Véziris, Laurence Morand‐Joubert
Abstract
Based on our comparative analysis of performances of the diagnostic assays, we propose an algorithm for the use of both syndromic and specific assays, for an optimal care of the meningitis/encephalitis threat in adult and pediatric patients.
Topics & Concepts
MeningitisBacterial meningitisEncephalitisViral encephalitisVirologyViral meningitisBiologyMedicineMicrobiologyVirusPediatricsBacterial Infections and VaccinesRespiratory viral infections research