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Multiplex real-time PCR detected a bacterial or viral agent in 25% of suspected meningitis cases, with enterovirus being the most frequently identified pathogen (6.5%).
Cross-Sectional (n=200)
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Multiplex real-time PCR identified a causative pathogen in 25% of suspected meningitis cases, with enterovirus being the most common viral agent.
Modest multiplex PCR yield in suspected meningitis warrants diagnostic caution; leaves open optimal testing strategies pending prospective studies.
Menenjit Etkenlerinin Real-time PCR Yntemiyle Aratrlmas Z Ama: Santral sinir sistemi (SSS) enfeksiyonlar, hzl ilerleyerek lme veya ciddi kalc sekellere yol aabilmesi nedeniyle, hzl tan gerektiren hastalklarn banda gelir. Bu almann amac, retrospektif olarak multiplex realtime PCR yntemiyle BOS rneklerinden saptanan viral ve bakteriyel etkenlerin, yaa ve mevsimlere gre dalmn gstermektir.
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Akkaya et al. (2017) conducted a cross-sectional in Suspected meningitis (n=200). Multiplex real-time PCR was evaluated on Detection rate of bacterial or viral agents in CSF samples. Multiplex real-time PCR detected a bacterial or viral agent in 25% of suspected meningitis cases, with enterovirus being the most frequently identified pathogen (6.5%).
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