La utilidad del FilmArray como método diagnóstico de la meningitis en pediatría. Revisión Sistemática.

Meningitis is a prevalent pathology in pediatrics, it has multiple causes and high morbidity and mortality. When suspected, empirical broad-spectrum treatment should be started, rapid identification of the pathogen improves the prognosis and reduces complications. This review aims to evaluate the usefulness of the FilmArray in the diagnosis of meningitis in pediatrics. Searches were carried out on the basis of all in Pubmed and Lilacs, 381 were found, after excluding repetitions, by title and abstract; 8 articles met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. With the PICO strategy (P: children between 2 and 12 years old, I: FilmArray ME method, C: Culture, Gram and specific PCR methods, D: identify the impact on a rational use of antibiotics, decrease in hospitalization time and other associated comorbidities). Evidence that the FilmArray ME is an exam with the same diagnostic performance as conventional methods for the diagnosis of meningitis in children. It is not possible to show that it improves hospitalization time, use of antibiotics or sequelae; Up to now, it has equaled and, in some cases, exceeded the performance of etiological diagnosis in meningitis, although studies are lacking to help elucidate its real value in reducing days of hospitalization and use of antibiotics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]