New One-Hour test could speed up diagnosis of brain infections
NCT ID NCT06720519
First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study evaluated a new test called QIAstat-Dx that can detect 15 different viruses, bacteria, and fungi causing meningitis or encephalitis in just one hour. Researchers used 170 stored spinal fluid samples to see how well the test works compared to standard methods. The goal is to help doctors diagnose and treat these serious brain infections faster, potentially reducing long-term damage.
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IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
Bologna, Bologna, 40138, Italy
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