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Metagenomic next generation sequencing improves diagnosis of prosthetic joint infection by detecting the presence of bacteria in periprosthetic tissues
4 Jun 2020
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OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to explore the role of mNGS in the diagnosis of PJI by detecting the presence of bacteria in periprosthetic tissues. METHODS: Patients who were suspected of PJI and underwent surgery in our center were enrolled. Microbial culture and mNGS were performed on periprosthetic tissues collected intraoperatively. Patient age, body mass index (BMI), laboratory tests, microbial...
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