Comparison the pathogen diagnosis of severe pneumonia by using next generation sequencing and traditional detection methods, China, 2010-2018

We read with interest the recent review by Julianne R. Brown et al.1 that addressed the capability of next generation sequencing (NGS) in diagnosing suspected infectious encephalitis, and discuss the feasibility for introduction of NGS methods as a frontline diagnostic test. There is increasing evidence of a role for NGS in the work-up of undiagnosed encephalitis. Lower costs and increasing accessibility of these technologies will facilitate larger studies of these patients. They recommend NGS should be considered as a front-line diagnostic.
Source: Journal of Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research