Diagnostic Accuracy of Metagenomic Next-Generation Sequencing in Sputum-Scarce or Smear-Negative Cases with Suspected Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Objective. To investigate the diagnostic accuracy of metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) samples or lung biopsy specimens from which suspected pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) patients have no sputum or negative smear. Materials and Methods. Sputum-scarce...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2021-01-01
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| Series: | BioMed Research International |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/9970817 |