Table 2 Diagnosis and Treatment Changes Based on PCR: All samples
Pre-sampling Groups | Total number | Diagnosis changed based on PCR (n) | Treatment changed based on PCR (n) |
|---|---|---|---|
High clinical suspicion for negative PCR results | 19 | 0 | 0 |
High clinical suspicion for an etiology secondary to HSV, VZV, CMV, Toxoplasmosis or M. tb. | 28 | 8 | 9 |
Unknown etiology, possibly secondary to an infectious agent tested for by PCR | 61 | 45 | 20 |