Pathogenic Detection by Metagenomic Next-Generation Sequencing in Osteoarticular Infections

Objectives: To evaluate metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) as a diagnostic tool in detecting pathogens from osteoarticular infection (OAI) samples.Methods: 130 samples of joint fluid, sonicate fluid, and tissue were prospectively collected from 92 patients with OAI. The performance of mNG...

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Main Authors: Zi-da Huang, Zi-jie Zhang, Bin Yang, Wen-bo Li, Chong-jing Zhang, Xin-yu Fang, Chao-fan Zhang, Wen-ming Zhang, Jian-hua Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fcimb.2020.00471/full