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Metagenomic next-generation sequencing to identify pathogens and cancer in lung biopsy tissue
25 Oct 2021
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Lung biopsy tissue samples can be used for infection detection and cancer diagnosis. Metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) has the potential to further improve diagnosis. METHODS: From July 2018 to May 2020, lung biopsy samples of 133 patients with suspected pulmonary infection or abnormal imaging findings were collected and subjected to clinical microbiological testing, Illumina and Nanopore...
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