Next-Generation Sequencing Could be a Promising Diagnostic Approach for Pathogen Detection: Pathogenic Analysis of Pediatric Bacterial Meningitis by Next-Generation Sequencing Technology Directly from Cerebrospinal Fluid Specimens
Ling-yun Guo, Yong-jun Li, Lin-lin Liu, Hong-long Wu, Jia-li Zhou, Ye Zhang, Wen-ya Feng, Liang Zhu, Bing Hu, Hui-li Hu, Tian-ming Chen, Xin Guo, He-ying Chen, Yong-hong Yang, Gang Liu
This study uses next-generation sequencing on CSF samples to identify pathogens in pediatric bacterial meningitis cases, finding it more effective than traditional methods.
bioRxiv · Jun 6, 2018 · PreprintMicrobiology