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Metagenomic next-generation sequencing of osteoarticular tissue for the diagnosis of suspected osteoarticular tuberculosis
8 Nov 2024
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ABSTRACT The objective of the study is to determine the accuracy of metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) in diagnosing osteoarticular tuberculosis (TB) infection and to compare it with mycobacteria growth indicator tube (MGIT) and Xpert assays. We retrospectively analyzed 162 patients admitted with suspected osteoarticular TB. Osteoarticular tissue (66.67%) and abscess specimens (33.33%) from patients...
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