Metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) for diagnostically challenging infectious diseases in patients with acute leukemia.
Braz J Infect Dis
; 25(2): 101548, 2021.
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| ID: mdl-33639095
This report shows the contribution of next-generation metagenomic sequencing (mNGS) as an alternative to challenging diagnostic infection in immunosuppressed individuals. Herein, we report three acute leukemia patients who developed severe invasive infections due to different etiologies: fungi, viruses, and protozoa. mNGS improved the diagnosis of the infections and provided the opportunity for adequate therapy. The mNGS is a hypothesis-free diagnostic platform, increasing potential in challenging diseases in hematological patients due to the extended diagnostic panel and the expedite access to the result.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Leucemia
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Doenças Transmissíveis
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
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Braz J Infect Dis
Assunto da revista:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
Ano de publicação:
2021
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Article
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Brasil