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J Pediatr Infect Dis 2011; 06(03): 227-229
DOI: 10.3233/JPI-2011-0316
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Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart – New York

Neonatal bacterial meningitis: Has time come for polymerase chain reaction?

Arthur Abelian
a   Department of Paediatrics, Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Betsi Cadwaldr University Health Board, Wrexham, UK
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Ian Pritchard
b   Pathology Laboratory, Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Betsi Cadwaldr University Health Board, Wrexham, UK
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26. November 2010

18. Februar 2011

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28. Juli 2015 (online)

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Abstract

The sensitivity of conventional microbiological techniques for the diagnosis of neonatal bacterial meningitis is often inadequate. We review our data, discuss recent technological advances and argue that polymerase chain reaction targeted against microorganisms commonly involved in this condition could offer important advantages in the diagnosis and management of this condition.

Keywords

Neonatal bacterial meningitis - polymerase chain reaction