Pediatric Infections
Children present non-specifically and deteriorate quickly; rapid aetiological testing supports timely, appropriate therapy.
Febrile illness in infants and children ranges from self-limiting viral infection to life-threatening sepsis, meningitis and pneumonia. Clinical assessment alone cannot reliably identify the cause, and young children may deteriorate rapidly. Syndromic molecular testing on small sample volumes, combined with culture and clinical assessment, supports faster aetiological diagnosis and reduces unnecessary antibiotic exposure. Paediatric-specific panel configurations: data to be updated.