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Rapid diagnosis of bacterial meningitis in children with fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain

Mon, 8 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

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Rapid diagnosis of bacterial meningitis in children with fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction amplification in the bacterial 16S rRNA gene.Eur J Pediatr. 2008 Jun 12;Authors: Duan QJ, Shang SQ, Wu YDPolymerase chain reaction (PCR) techniques have been increasingly used to detect microbial DNA in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for the diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. In order to determine the rapidity, sensitivity and specificity of 16S rRNA-based fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (FQ-PCR), 16S rRNA-based FQ-PCR, CSF bacterial culture and CSF routine analysis were compared in the diagnosis of bacterial meningitis in children. Twenty children who were clinically suspected of bacterial meningitis were included in this study. A total of 2.0 ml of CSF was collected from every child and was subjected to 16S rRNA-based FQ-PCR, CSF culture and CSF routine analysis. Bacterial DNA copies and the cycle threshold (CT) value of the 16S rRNA-based FQ-PCR was recorded, and the results were compared with CSF culture and CSF routine analysis. Seven children were found to be positive with a rate of 35% (7/20) when detected with 16S rRNA-based FQ-PCR and four children displayed a positive rate of 20% (4/20) with the CSF culture method. These two groups displayed a significant difference, with a p-value of 0.002. The method of 16S rRNA-based FQ-PCR demonstrated a high specificity when compared to the standard microbes. A negative correlation was noted between the CT value and the bacteria DNA copies, and the CT value was indicative of the seriousness of bacterial meningitis. 16S rRNA-based FQ-PCR was proved to be a more rapid, sensitive and specific method compared with CSF culture and it should have promising usage in the diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. PMID: 18548276 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Bentley College Student Dies of Bacterial Meningitis - ABC News

Tue, 10 Oct 2007 04:14:54 GMT

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Bentley College Student Dies of Bacterial Meningitis
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(AP) — Bentley College says a first-year student has died of bacterial meningitis at a hospital in her home state of New York. …
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Welcome to our wikizine called "Rachel Futterman"

Sun, 24 Sep 2007 22:19:46 GMT

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Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Rachel Futterman". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article!

Marian student tests positive for meningitis - The Reporter

Sat, 7 Oct 2007 09:31:01 GMT

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Marian student tests positive for meningitis
The Reporter, WI - 35 minutes ago
A case of bacterial meningitis was confirmed Saturday afternoon in a male student who attends Marian College. The student is receiving treatment in an …
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Loved Ones Pay Last Respects To USF Student - News4Jax.com

Mon, 25 Sep 2007 22:06:22 GMT

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Loved Ones Pay Last Respects To USF Student
News4Jax.com, FL - 3 hours ago
Family and friends paid their last respects to a 19-year-old University of South Florida student who died from a suspected case of bacterial meningitis. …
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