The Utility of Using FilmArray Meningitis-Encephalitis PCR Panel (MEP) in Children Admitted With Meningitis and Encephalitis: Is It a Useful Stewardship Tool?
OBJECTIVE FilmArray Meningitis-Encephalitis Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Panel (MEP) allows for rapid detection or exclusion of pathogens causing meningitis and encephalitis (ME) in neonates and children. Studies showed its high sensitivity and specificity as a tool in diagnosing ME. We conducted a retrospective stu...