FilmArray Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel Impact on Antibiotic Usage in Patients with Suspected Community-Acquired Meningitis

• Ngā kaituhi matua: Aaron Pathak (Author), Caitlynn Pham (Author), Sabra Shay (Author), Todd Lasco (Author), Mayar Al Mohajer (Author)
• Hōputu: Pukapuka
• I whakaputaina: Cambridge University Press, 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Ngā marau: article
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Background: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) cultures are commonly performed to evaluate patients with suspected bacterial meningitis. These cultures, however, can take up to 72 hours, leading to delays in antibiotic de-escalation and increased antimicrobial utilization. The turnaround for the BioFire® Fil...