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Metagenomic next-generation sequencing technology for detection of pathogens in blood of critically ill patients
20 Nov 2020
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OBJECTIVE: To explore the applicability of metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) technology for the detection of blood pathogens in intensive care unit patients. METHODS: The clinical data of 63 critically ill patients who could not be diagnosed with blood culture (BC) and who underwent mNGS blood sample testing were retrospectively analyzed. The diagnostic efficacy of mNGS was compared with that of...
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