Usefulness of the FilmArray Meningitis/Encephalitis (M/E) panel for the diagnosis of infectious meningitis and encephalitis in Taiwan

ConclusionsThe BioFire® ME Panel performed equivalently to the traditional PCR methods for virus detection, and better than bacterial cultures. This revolutionary system represents a paradigm shift in the diagnosis of M/E and may aid in the rapid identification of community-acquired M/E. However, the usefulness of this tool is limited in regions with a high prevalence of infectious M/E caused by microorganisms not included in the panel.
Source: Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection - Category: Microbiology Source Type: research