Abstract
The introduction of molecular testing has led to more rapid diagnosis and optimization of treatment in the field of infectious diseases. In this volume of The Journal, Messacar et al used a diagnostic stewardship approach to address the role of the FilmArray® Meningitis Encephalitis Panel (MEP), a multiplex CSF PCR, in children with suspected central nervous system infection. After the implementation of pre-test criteria and real-time assistance from an infectious diseases specialist, they found that the use of MEP significantly reduced the time to optimal antimicrobial therapy (28 vs.
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