Rapid and Accurate Diagnosis of Acute Pyogenic Meningitis Due to Streptococcus Pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae Type b and Neisseria meningitidis Using A Multiplex PCR Assay.

Rajeev SethPeela Sree Ramchandra MurthySujatha SistlaMahadevan SubramanianKadhiravan Tamilarasu

Published in: Journal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDR (2017)

Multiplex PCR was more sensitive than culture or antigen detection, and employing this assay can significantly increase the speed and accuracy of identification of the pathogen.

Keyphrases

real time pcr
high throughput
liver failure
loop mediated isothermal amplification
respiratory failure
cerebrospinal fluid
drug induced
candida albicans
aortic dissection
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
mechanical ventilation