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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Published in:Journal of Translational Medicine
Main Authors: Esther Bartholomeus, Nicolas De Neuter, Annelies Lemay, Luc Pattyn, David Tuerlinckx, David Weynants, Koen Van Lede, Gerlant van Berlaer, Dominique Bulckaert, Tine Boiy, Ann Vander Auwera, Marc Raes, Dimitri Van der Linden, Helene Verhelst, Susanne Van Steijn, Tijl Jonckheer, Joke Dehoorne, Rik Joos, Hilde Jansens, Arvid Suls, Pierre Van Damme, Kris Laukens, Geert Mortier, Pieter Meysman, Benson Ogunjimi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-08-01
Subjects:
Meningitis
Enterovirus
Bacterial meningitis
Differential gene expression
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12967-019-2037-6

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