Application of targeted next-generation sequencing to identify pathogens in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid of adults with pulmonary infections
Shiyi He,
Xiaoning Wu,
Zhengyi Liang
et al.
Abstract:Background
Targeted next-generation sequencing (tNGS) has emerged as an efficient diagnostic method for pathogens identification. herein, we aimed to evaluate its performance in pathogen detection in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF).
Methods
BALF samples were obtained from 262 adult patients with pulmonary infection and were detected by tNGS, microbial culture, Xpert® MTB/RIF assay, and Aspergillus galactomannan (GM) test.
Results
In total, 47 potential pathogens were identified in the BALF samples by tN… Show more
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