Diagnosing enterovirus meningitis via blood transcriptomics: an alternative for lumbar puncture?
Abstract Background Meningitis can be caused by several viruses and bacteria. Identifying the causative pathogen as quickly as possible is crucial to initiate the most optimal therapy, as acute bacterial meningitis is associated with a significant morbidity and mortality. Bacterial meningitis requir...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-08-01
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Series: | Journal of Translational Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12967-019-2037-6 |