| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3230077 | Annals of Emergency Medicine | 2012 | 14 Pages |
Abstract
This meta-analysis supports the role of 16S ribosomal ribonucleic acid polymerase chain reaction as a diagnostic tool in bacterial meningitis. With further refinements in technology, the polymerase chain reaction test has the potential to become a useful adjunct in the diagnosis of bacterial meningitis in the emergency department.
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Authors
Lakshmi MBBS, Jared M. MD, MTR, Samir S. MD, MSCE, Casey H. MD, Mary C. MD,