The Impact of the FilmArray Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel on Empiric Antibiotic Prescriptions in Patients With Suspected Community-Acquired Meningitis

Authors

Aaron Pathak
Caitlynn Pham
Sabra Shay
Todd Lasco
Mayar Al Mohajer

Publication Date

1-1-2024

Journal

Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology

DOI

10.1017/ash.2024.343

PMID

39559291

PMCID

PMC11570331

PubMedCentral® Posted Date

7-26-2024

PubMedCentral® Full Text Version

Post-print

Published Open-Access

yes

Abstract

The BioFire® FilmArray® meningitis/encephalitis (FA/ME) panel provides rapid testing for common cerebrospinal fluid pathogens. We compared empiric antibiotic utilization between patients with suspected community-acquired meningitis with and without an FA/ME panel ordered. No significant differences in antibiotic use were found.