BALF metagenomic next-generation sequencing analysis in hematological malignancy patients with suspected pulmonary infection: clinical significance of negative results

BALF metagenomic next-generation sequencing analysis in hematological malignancy patients with suspected pulmonary infection: clinical significance of negative results

PurposeMetagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) is gradually being used in hematological malignancy (HM) patients with suspected pulmonary infections. However, negative results are common and the clinical value and interpretation of such results in this pa...

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Main Authors: Zuqun Deng, Yishu Tang, Yixuan Tu, Mei Liu, Qian Cheng, Jian Zhang, Feiyang Liu, Xin Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Medicine
Subjects:
metagenomic next-generation sequencing
pulmonary infection
bronchoalveolar lavage fluid
pathogen
diagnosis
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2023.1195629/full

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