Economic Analysis of Rapid Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction Testing for Meningitis/Encephalitis in Pediatric Patients

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Aim: We assessed the possible economic impact of a rapid test in pediatric patients with suspected community-acquired meningitis/encephalitis. Materials & methods: Modeling simulated diagnosis, clinical decisions, resource use/costs of standard of care (SOC) and two cerebrospinal fluid testing strategies using FilmArray® (FA), a US FDA-cleared system that provides results in approximately 1 h. Results: Pathogens...

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