Human Herpesvirus 6 Detection during the Evaluation of Sepsis in Infants Using the FilmArray Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel

We used the FilmArray meningitis/encephalitis panel for evaluation of sepsis in febrile neonates. We detected human herpesvirus 6, a virus we did not routinely test for previously, in the cerebrospinal fluid of 7 neonates. In all 7 cases, detection of the virus did not warrant antiviral treatment.

Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - May 13, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Keerti L. Dantuluri, Katherine C. Konvinse, Jennifer Crook, Isaac P. Thomsen, Ritu Banerjee Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: research