Enhancing pathogens detection in suspected geriatric bloodstream infections using Nanopore-targeted sequencing

ABSTRACT Bloodstream infections (BSIs) are a critical concern for elderly patients, where prompt and accurate diagnosis is vital for effective treatment. Traditional blood culture methods suffer from delayed results and susceptibility to false-negatives. Nanopore-targeted sequencing (NTS) offers rap...

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Main Authors: Menghui Zhao, Yan Ouyang, Junchi Mei, Hang Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Society for Microbiology 2025-01-01
Series:Microbiology Spectrum
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Online Access:https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/spectrum.01554-24