Affiliations: Department of Paediatrics, Wrexham Maelor Hospital,
Betsi Cadwaldr University Health Board, Wrexham, UK | Pathology Laboratory, Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Betsi
Cadwaldr University Health Board, Wrexham, UK
Note: [] Correspondence: Dr. Arthur Abelian, Department of Paediatrics,
Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Betsi Cadwaldr University Health Board, Croesnewydd
Rd., Wrexham LL13 7TD, UK. Tel.: +44 1978291100; Fax: +44 725188; E-mail:
abelartur@doctors.org.uk
Abstract: The sensitivity of conventional microbiological techniques for the
diagnosis of neonatal bacterial meningitis is often inadequate. We review our
data, discuss recent technological advances and argue that polymerase chain
reaction targeted against microorganisms commonly involved in this condition
could offer important advantages in the diagnosis and management of this
condition.
