CSF-PCR in Diagnosis of Lyme Meningitis

Authors

  • J Gordon Millichap Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15844/pedneurbriefs-19-9-7

Keywords:

Lyme Meningitis, Erythema Migrans, Lyme-Endemic Region

Abstract

The sensitivity, specificity and predictive value of a Lyme CSF-PCR assay were evaluated in children from a Lyme-endemic region admitted to the Alfred I duPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE, for suspected Lyme meningitis.

Published

2005-09-01

Issue

Section

Infectious/Autoimmune Disorders