Diagnosis of osteoarticular tuberculosis via metagenomic next-generation sequencing: A case report.
In conclusion mNGS, with the ability to detect Mycobacterium and other microorganisms in a single assay, is an emerging approach for rapidly and accurately diagnosing OAT. This method may provide significant support to guide physicians in selecting the appropriate pharmacotherapy and surgical treatments.
PMID: 31316612 [PubMed]
Source: Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine - Category: General Medicine Tags: Exp Ther Med Source Type: research
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