Detection of invasive Bartonella infections with next-generation sequencing of microbial cell-free DNA

We report 9 patients with invasive Bartonella infections, including 5 with endocarditis, who were diagnosed with microbial cell-free DNA next-generation sequencing and Bartonella serology studies. Diagnosis with plasma mcfDNA NGS enabled a faster clinical and laboratory diagnosis in 8 patients. Prom...

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Main Authors: Fernando H Centeno, Ahmed M. Hamdi, Todd M. Lasco, Mayar Al Mohajer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2024-01-01
Series:Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology
Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2732494X24000160/type/journal_article