Comparison of targeted next-generation sequencing and metagenomic next-generation sequencing in the identification of pathogens in pneumonia after congenital heart surgery: a comparative diagnostic accuracy study

Abstract Background This study aimed to compare targeted next-generation sequencing (tNGS) with metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) for pathogen detection in infants with severe postoperative pneumonia after congenital heart surgery. Methods We conducted a retrospective observational study...

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Main Authors: Yi-Rong Zheng, Xiu-Hua Chen, Qiang Chen, Hua Cao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-09-01
Series:Italian Journal of Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13052-024-01749-z