| Literature DB >> 32559588 |
Kevin Messacar1, James T Gaensbauer2, Meghan Birkholz3, Claire Palmer4, James K Todd2, Kenneth L Tyler4, Samuel R Dominguez2.
Abstract
Following implementation of the FilmArray meningitis and encephalitis panel, which enables rapid syndromic cerebrospinal fluid testing, HSV testing doubled in children >60 days with suspected central nervous system infection at Children's Hospital Colorado. Acyclovir initiation was unchanged, but duration decreased. Diagnostic and antimicrobial stewardship is needed for MEP optimization.Entities:
Keywords: Acyclovir; Antimicrobial stewardship; Diagnostic stewardship; Diagnostics; Encephalitis; Herpes; Meningitis; Pediatrics
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Year: 2020 PMID: 32559588 PMCID: PMC7384938 DOI: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2020.115085
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis ISSN: 0732-8893 Impact factor: 2.803