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Indian Journal of Pediatrics
Published in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics 11/2023

28-07-2023 | Encephalitis | Scientific Letter

Usefulness of FilmArray Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel Using Serum Samples in Neonates and Infants

Authors: Yuji Fujita, Manabu Miyamoto, Shinya Yoshihara, Yuhi Takagi, Shigemi Yoshihara

Published in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics | Issue 11/2023

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To the Editor: FilmArray® is a multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) system widely used recently to detect pathogens, including SARS-CoV-2, in samples such as nasopharyngeal swabs, blood, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). The notable features of the FilmArray® are the simplified inspection procedure, the short inspection time, and the minimal sample volume required (approximately 200 µL of blood or CSF samples). FilmArray® meningitis/encephalitis panel includes various pathogenic organisms, especially Cytomegalovirus, Herpes simplex virus (HSV), and Human Parechovirus (HPeV), which are viruses that cause serious infections in neonates and infants and should be identified early. …
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Metadata
Title
Usefulness of FilmArray Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel Using Serum Samples in Neonates and Infants
Authors
Yuji Fujita
Manabu Miyamoto
Shinya Yoshihara
Yuhi Takagi
Shigemi Yoshihara
Publication date
28-07-2023
Publisher
Springer India
Published in
Indian Journal of Pediatrics / Issue 11/2023
Print ISSN: 0019-5456
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7693
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-023-04796-2

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