1400. Impact of a Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel and Antimicrobial Stewardship Bundle on Antimicrobial Use in Patients with Suspected Meningitis or Encephalitis

BACKGROUND: Optimal treatment of meningitis relies on prompt diagnostic evaluation and initiation of appropriate antimicrobials. The meningitis/encephalitis panel (MEP) is a multiplex rapid polymerase chain reaction, with the ability to detect 14 community-acquired pathogens in 1 hour. The purpose o...

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Autores principales: Woodbury, Katelyn, Seddon, Megan, McMahon, Andre, Kisgen, Jamie
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Oxford University Press 2019
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6808821/
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofz360.1264

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