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New non-invasive test can quickly spot meningitis in babies

On publication in Pediatric Research, ISGlobal researchers unveiled a high-resolution ultrasound device as a non-invasive alternative to lumbar punctures for meningitis detection in infants.
Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord that can be fatal if not diagnosed early, as it currently requires an invasive lumbar puncture.
According to the study, the test identified meningitis in newborns and infants with 94% accuracy, correctly classifying 17 of 18 meningitis cases and 55 of 58 controls.
The device could reduce lumbar punctures for clinically unstable patients and improve early diagnosis and non-invasive monitoring, Professor Quique Bassat said.
This validation marks a first step towards its incorporation into clinical practice, potentially improving access across Morocco’s health system, Javier Jiménez said.

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