When Minutes Count

Inflammation and Brain Dysfunction

A Prompt Diagnosis Is Critical

Encephalitis in the US Snapshot of Epidemiology, 2000-2010

Encephalitis Looks Like Encephalitis Diagnostic Challenges

Meningitis in the United States Snapshot of Epidemiology, 2015

Meningitis Looks Like Meningitis Diagnostic Challenges

Racing the Clock Pitfalls of the Pathogen-Specific Approach

Racing the Clock Pitfalls of the Pathogen-Specific Approach (cont)

Racing the Clock Pitfalls of the Pathogen-Specific Approach (cont)

Sample-to-Answer Assays

Analyte Identification by Test

Muliplex Testing: Where Does It Fit In Muliplex Testing: Where Does It Fit In? Know the Test, Know Your Patient

Clinical Use of Multiplex PCR Testing

Herpesviruses and Latency Clinical False Positive vs Laboratory False Positive

Clinician Decision-Making Acting on Multiplex PCR Test Results

Use of Multiplex PCR Testing Impact on Use of Acyclovir for HSV Infection

Do Not Follow a Red Herring Test Results Cannot Be Interpreted in a Vacuum

Mitigate Risks of False-Positive Results

Multiplex PCR Testing in the Community Implementation at the Local Level

Multiplex PCR Testing Thoughtful and Careful Implementation

The Bloody Tap Interpret Results With Caution

Concluding Remarks

Abbreviations

Abbreviations (cont)