Diagnostics for meningitis and encephalitis
By BioFire Diagnostics
Given the similarity in symptomology, it is often difficult to distinguish bacterial and viral infections of the central nervous system (CNS) based on clinical presentation alone. As a result, obtaining a rapid and accurate diagnosis is important for proper patient management. Andrew Hemmert and Jeremy Gilbreath of BioFire Diagnostics review the current landscape for diagnostic testing of cerebrospinal fluid in acute CNS infections.