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Kang H, Wang Z, Sun J, Song S, Cheng L, Sun Y, Pan X, Wu C, Gong P, Li H. Rapid identification of bloodstream infection pathogens and drug resistance using Raman spectroscopy enhanced by convolutional neural networks. Front Microbiol 2024; 15:1428304. [PMID: 39077742 PMCID: PMC11284601 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1428304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2024] [Accepted: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/31/2024] Open
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Bloodstream infections (BSIs) are a critical medical concern, characterized by elevated morbidity, mortality, extended hospital stays, substantial healthcare costs, and diagnostic challenges. The clinical outcomes for patients with BSI can be markedly improved through the prompt identification of the causative pathogens and their susceptibility to antibiotics and antimicrobial agents. Traditional BSI diagnosis via blood culture is often hindered by its lengthy incubation period and its limitations in detecting pathogenic bacteria and their resistance profiles. Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) has recently gained prominence as a rapid and effective technique for identifying pathogenic bacteria and assessing drug resistance. This method offers molecular fingerprinting with benefits such as rapidity, sensitivity, and non-destructiveness. The objective of this study was to integrate deep learning (DL) with SERS for the rapid identification of common pathogens and their resistance to drugs in BSIs. To assess the feasibility of combining DL with SERS for direct detection, erythrocyte lysis and differential centrifugation were employed to isolate bacteria from blood samples with positive blood cultures. A total of 12,046 and 11,968 SERS spectra were collected from the two methods using Raman spectroscopy and subsequently analyzed using DL algorithms. The findings reveal that convolutional neural networks (CNNs) exhibit considerable potential in identifying prevalent pathogens and their drug-resistant strains. The differential centrifugation technique outperformed erythrocyte lysis in bacterial isolation from blood, achieving a detection accuracy of 98.68% for pathogenic bacteria and an impressive 99.85% accuracy in identifying carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae. In summary, this research successfully developed an innovative approach by combining DL with SERS for the swift identification of pathogenic bacteria and their drug resistance in BSIs. This novel method holds the promise of significantly improving patient prognoses and optimizing healthcare efficiency. Its potential impact could be profound, potentially transforming the diagnostic and therapeutic landscape of BSIs.
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- Haiquan Kang
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
- Medical Technology School, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Medical Technology School, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- School of Medical Imaging, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- School of Medical Imaging, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- School of Medical Imaging, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- School of Medical Imaging, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- School of Medical Imaging, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Medical Technology School, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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Gao Q, Li L, Su T, Liu J, Chen L, Yi Y, Huan Y, He J, Song C. A single-center, retrospective study of hospitalized patients with lower respiratory tract infections: clinical assessment of metagenomic next-generation sequencing and identification of risk factors in patients. Respir Res 2024; 25:250. [PMID: 38902783 PMCID: PMC11191188 DOI: 10.1186/s12931-024-02887-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Lower respiratory tract infections(LRTIs) in adults are complicated by diverse pathogens that challenge traditional detection methods, which are often slow and insensitive. Metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) offers a comprehensive, high-throughput, and unbiased approach to pathogen identification. This retrospective study evaluates the diagnostic efficacy of mNGS compared to conventional microbiological testing (CMT) in LRTIs, aiming to enhance detection accuracy and enable early clinical prediction. METHODS In our retrospective single-center analysis, 451 patients with suspected LRTIs underwent mNGS testing from July 2020 to July 2023. We assessed the pathogen spectrum and compared the diagnostic efficacy of mNGS to CMT, with clinical comprehensive diagnosis serving as the reference standard. The study analyzed mNGS performance in lung tissue biopsies and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) from cases suspected of lung infection. Patients were stratified into two groups based on clinical outcomes (improvement or mortality), and we compared clinical data and conventional laboratory indices between groups. A predictive model and nomogram for the prognosis of LRTIs were constructed using univariate followed by multivariate logistic regression, with model predictive accuracy evaluated by the area under the ROC curve (AUC). RESULTS (1) Comparative Analysis of mNGS versus CMT: In a comprehensive analysis of 510 specimens, where 59 cases were concurrently collected from lung tissue biopsies and BALF, the study highlights the diagnostic superiority of mNGS over CMT. Specifically, mNGS demonstrated significantly higher sensitivity and specificity in BALF samples (82.86% vs. 44.42% and 52.00% vs. 21.05%, respectively, p < 0.001) alongside greater positive and negative predictive values (96.71% vs. 79.55% and 15.12% vs. 5.19%, respectively, p < 0.01). Additionally, when comparing simultaneous testing of lung tissue biopsies and BALF, mNGS showed enhanced sensitivity in BALF (84.21% vs. 57.41%), whereas lung tissues offered higher specificity (80.00% vs. 50.00%). (2) Analysis of Infectious Species in Patients from This Study: The study also notes a concerning incidence of lung abscesses and identifies Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), Fusobacterium nucleatum, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydia psittaci, and Haemophilus influenzae as the most common pathogens, with Klebsiella pneumoniae emerging as the predominant bacterial culprit. Among herpes viruses, EBV and herpes virus 7 (HHV-7) were most frequently detected, with HHV-7 more prevalent in immunocompromised individuals. (3) Risk Factors for Adverse Prognosis and a Mortality Risk Prediction Model in Patients with LRTIs: We identified key risk factors for poor prognosis in lower respiratory tract infection patients, with significant findings including delayed time to mNGS testing, low lymphocyte percentage, presence of chronic lung disease, multiple comorbidities, false-negative CMT results, and positive herpesvirus affecting patient outcomes. We also developed a nomogram model with good consistency and high accuracy (AUC of 0.825) for predicting mortality risk in these patients, offering a valuable clinical tool for assessing prognosis. CONCLUSION The study underscores mNGS as a superior tool for lower respiratory tract infection diagnosis, exhibiting higher sensitivity and specificity than traditional methods.
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- Qinghua Gao
- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Anning First People's Hospital Affiliated to Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650302, China
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- Department of Medical, Hangzhou Matridx Biotechnology, Hangzhou, 311100, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Anning First People's Hospital Affiliated to Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650302, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Anning First People's Hospital Affiliated to Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650302, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Anning First People's Hospital Affiliated to Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650302, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Anning First People's Hospital Affiliated to Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650302, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Anning First People's Hospital Affiliated to Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650302, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Anning First People's Hospital Affiliated to Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650302, China.
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Anning First People's Hospital Affiliated to Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650302, China.
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Zhang D, Li X, Wang Y, Zhao Y, Zhang H. The clinical importance of metagenomic next-generation sequencing in detecting disease-causing microorganisms in cases of sepsis acquired in the community or hospital setting. Front Microbiol 2024; 15:1384166. [PMID: 38686114 PMCID: PMC11056561 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1384166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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Objectives Although metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) is commonly used for diagnosing infectious diseases, clinicians face limited options due to the high costs that are not covered by basic medical insurance. The goal of this research is to challenge this bias through a thorough examination and evaluation of the clinical importance of mNGS in precisely identifying pathogenic microorganisms in cases of sepsis acquired in the community or in hospitals. Methods A retrospective observational study took place at a tertiary teaching hospital in China from January to December 2021. Data on 308 sepsis patients were collected, and the performance of etiological examination was compared between mNGS and traditional culture method. Results Two hundred twenty-nine cases were observed in the community-acquired sepsis (CAS) group and 79 cases in the hospital-acquired sepsis (HAS) group. In comparison with conventional culture, mNGS showed a significantly higher rate of positivity in both the CAS group (88.21% vs. 25.76%, adj.P < 0.001) and the HAS group (87.34% vs. 44.30%, adj.P < 0.001), particularly across various infection sites and specimens, which were not influenced by factors like antibiotic exposure or the timing and frequency of mNGS technology. Sepsis pathogens detected by mNGS were broad, especially viruses, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and atypical pathogens, with mixed pathogens being common, particularly bacterial-viral co-detection. Based on the optimization of antimicrobial therapy using mNGS, 58 patients underwent antibiotic de-escalation, two patients were switched to antiviral therapy, and 14 patients initiated treatment for tuberculosis, resulting in a reduction in antibiotic overuse but without significant impact on sepsis prognosis. The HAS group exhibited a critical condition, poor prognosis, high medical expenses, and variations in etiology, yet the mNGS results did not result in increased medical costs for either group. Conclusions mNGS demonstrates efficacy in identifying multiple pathogens responsible for sepsis, with mixed pathogens of bacteria and viruses being prevalent. Variability in microbiological profiles among different infection setting underscores the importance of clinical vigilance. Therefore, the adoption of mNGS for microbiological diagnosis of sepsis warrants acknowledgment and promotion.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Anhui, Hefei, China
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Zhang H, Liang R, Zhu Y, Hu L, Xia H, Li J, Ye Y. Metagenomic next-generation sequencing of plasma cell-free DNA improves the early diagnosis of suspected infections. BMC Infect Dis 2024; 24:187. [PMID: 38347444 PMCID: PMC10863141 DOI: 10.1186/s12879-024-09043-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/15/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) could improve the diagnosed efficiency of pathogens in bloodstream infections or sepsis. Little is known about the clinical impact of mNGS test when used for the early diagnosis of suspected infections. Herein, our main objective was to assess the clinical efficacy of utilizing blood samples to perform mNGS for early diagnosis of suspected infections, as well as to evaluate its potential in guiding antimicrobial therapy decisions. METHODS In this study, 212 adult hospitalized patients who underwent blood mNGS test in the early stage of suspected infections were enrolled. Diagnostic efficacy of mNGS test and blood culture was compared, and the clinical impact of mNGS on clinical care was analyzed. RESULTS In our study, the total detection rate of blood mNGS was significantly higher than that of culture method (74.4% vs. 12.1%, P < 0.001) in the paired mNGS test and blood culture. Blood stream infection (107, 67.3%) comprised the largest component of all the diseases in our patients, and the detection rate of single blood sample subgroup was similar with that of multiple type of samples subgroup. Among the 187 patients complained with fever, there was no difference in the diagnostic efficacy of mNGS when blood specimens or additional other specimens were used in cases presenting only with fever. While, when patients had other symptoms except fever, the performance of mNGS was superior in cases with specimens of suspected infected sites and blood collected at the same time. Guided by mNGS results, therapeutic regimens for 70.3% cases (149/212) were changed, and the average hospitalized days were significantly shortened in cases with the earlier sampling time of admission. CONCLUSION In this study, we emphasized the importance of blood mNGS in early infectious patients with mild and non-specific symptoms. Blood mNGS can be used as a supplement to conventional laboratory examination, and should be performed as soon as possible to guide clinicians to perform appropriate anti-infection treatment timely and effectively. Additionally, combining the contemporaneous samples from suspected infection sites could improve disease diagnosis and prognoses. Further research needs to be better validated in large-scale clinical trials to optimize diagnostic protocol, and the cost-utility analysis should be performed.
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- Hui Zhang
- Department of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Scientific Affaires, Hugobiotech Co., Ltd, Beijing, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Scientific Affaires, Hugobiotech Co., Ltd, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.
- Institute of Bacterial Resistance, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.
- Anhui Center for Surveillance of Bacterial Resistance, Hefei, China.
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.
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Wani AK, Chopra C, Dhanjal DS, Akhtar N, Singh H, Bhau P, Singh A, Sharma V, Pinheiro RSB, Américo-Pinheiro JHP, Singh R. Metagenomics in the fight against zoonotic viral infections: A focus on SARS-CoV-2 analogues. J Virol Methods 2024; 323:114837. [PMID: 37914040 DOI: 10.1016/j.jviromet.2023.114837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2023] [Revised: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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Zoonotic viral infections continue to pose significant threats to global public health, as highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The emergence of SARS-CoV-2 served as a stark reminder of the potential for zoonotic transmission of viruses from animals to humans. Understanding the origins and dynamics of zoonotic viruses is critical for early detection, prevention, and effective management of future outbreaks. Metagenomics has emerged as a powerful tool for investigating the virome of diverse ecosystems, shedding light on the diversity of viral populations, their hosts, and potential zoonotic spillover events. We provide an in-depth examination of metagenomic approaches, including, NGS metagenomics, shotgun metagenomics, viral metagenomics, and single-virus metagenomics, highlighting their strengths and limitations in identifying and characterizing zoonotic viral pathogens. This review underscores the pivotal role of metagenomics in enhancing our ability to detect, monitor, and mitigate zoonotic viral infections, using SARS-CoV-2 analogues as a case study. We emphasize the need for continued interdisciplinary collaboration among virologists, ecologists, and bioinformaticians to harness the full potential of metagenomic approaches in safeguarding public health against emerging zoonotic threats.
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- Atif Khurshid Wani
- School of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Lovely Professional University, Punjab 144411, India
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- School of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Lovely Professional University, Punjab 144411, India
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- School of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Lovely Professional University, Punjab 144411, India
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- School of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Lovely Professional University, Punjab 144411, India
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- School of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Lovely Professional University, Punjab 144411, India
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- School of Biotechnology, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- School of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Lovely Professional University, Punjab 144411, India
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- NMC Genetics India Pvt. Ltd, Gurugram, Harayana, India
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- School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Department of Animal Production, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Forest Science, Soils and Environment, School of Agronomic Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Ave. Universitária, 3780, Botucatu, SP 18610-034, Brazil; Graduate Program in Environmental Sciences, Brazil University, Street Carolina Fonseca, 584, São Paulo, SP 08230-030, Brazil
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- School of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Lovely Professional University, Punjab 144411, India.
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Wang L, Liu N, Zhang L, Cui L, Zhu M, Li Z, Wang P, Wang Z. Performance of next-generation sequencing for diagnosis of blood infections by Klebsiella pneumoniae. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2023; 13:1278482. [PMID: 38106471 PMCID: PMC10725243 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2023.1278482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023] Open
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Objective Klebsiella pneumoniae (Kp) bloodstream infections (BSI) can be a life-threatening opportunistic infection. We aimed to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) for Kp BSI. Methods We retrospectively analyzed 72 patients suspected with bloodstream infection and mNGS Kp positive in peripheral blood, who were hospitalized in our hospital from January 2022 to January 2023. Clinical data and laboratory parameters were collected. All patients had blood drawn and other samples for blood mNGS, blood cultures (BC) and other cultures (OC). The accuracy of mNGS results was analyzed according to infection site, clinical indicators, therapeutic effect and routine culture results. The detection of pathogenic microorganisms by blood mNGS and routine culture was compared. Results Among 72 infection patients, 29 cases (40.28%) were BC positive, 43 cases (59.72%) were other culture (OC) positive, 16 cases (22.22%) were both BC and OC positive, 56 cases were positive for both mNGS and routine culture. Among the 56 double-positive cases, mNGS and conventional cultures were completely consistent in 27 cases, partially consistent in 15 cases, and completely inconsistent in 14 cases. Using the clinical diagnosis as the reference standard, There were 51 cases consistent with the results of mNGS with Kp BSI, the clinical consistency was 70.83% (51/72). The coincidence rate of mNGS and clinical diagnosis was higher than that of BC (54.17%, 39/72), indicating a statistically significant difference between the two methods (P<0.01). Conclusions Current evidence indicates that mNGS exhibits excellent accuracy for the diagnosis of Kp BSI. Although it cannot replace blood culture detection technology, it can be used as a supplement to provide stronger diagnostic capabilities for BSI and optimize treatment.
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- Lei Wang
- Department of Emergency, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Emergency, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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Ye H, Su FF, Cui XY, Guo XX, Zhu TY, Kong DY, Miao XG. Evaluation of Different Blood Culture Bottles for the Diagnosis of Bloodstream Infections in Patients with HIV. Infect Dis Ther 2023; 12:2611-2620. [PMID: 37870693 PMCID: PMC10651575 DOI: 10.1007/s40121-023-00883-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Bloodstream infection (BSI) is a significant factor contributing to hospitalization and high mortality rates among human immunodeficiency virus(HIV)-positive patients. Therefore, the timely detection of this condition is of utmost importance. Blood culture is considered the gold standard for diagnosing BSIs. Currently, BD BACTEC™ Plus Aerobic/F culture bottles and the BD BACTEC™ Myco/F Lytic culture bottles can be used for blood culture. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of two different types of culture bottles in diagnosing BSIs in patients with HIV. METHODS A retrospective analysis was conducted on HIV-positive patients hospitalized in the Infection Department of Wenzhou Central Hospital between July 2019 and October 2021. A total of 246 pairs of blood samples were included, consisting of an aerobic culture vial and a Myco/F culture vial. Blood culture results and clinical diagnosis were utilized to identify the presence of BSI. RESULTS Out of 246 cases, 84 cases had positive blood cultures. Fungal BSIs, particularly Talaromyces marneffei BSIs, were the most prevalent among patients with HIV. The positive rate of Myco/F culture bottles (89.29%) was significantly higher compared with aerobic culture bottles (69.05%; P = 0.001). In the diagnosis of fungal BSIs, the positive rate of Myco/F culture bottles was 88.57%, which was significantly higher than that of aerobic culture bottles (72.86%; P = 0.018). The Myco/F culture bottle has more advantages in diagnosing Talaromyces marneffei BSIs (P=0.028). In addition, mycobacteria were exclusively detected in Myco/F culture bottles. CONCLUSIONS Fungal BSIs are the predominant type of infections in HIV-positive patients. Myco/F culture bottles exhibit noteworthy attributes of high positive rate in diagnosing HIV combined with BSI. These advantages are conducive to obtaining accurate culture results and minimizing missed diagnoses.
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- Hui Ye
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Wenzhou Central Hospital, The Dingli Clinical College of Wenzhou Medical University, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shanghai University, Zhejiang, 325000, China
- Department of Infectious Diseases, The Sixth People's Hospital of Wenzhou, Nanbaixiang Street, Ouhai District, Wenzhou City, 325000, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Wenzhou Central Hospital, The Dingli Clinical College of Wenzhou Medical University, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shanghai University, Zhejiang, 325000, China
- Department of Infectious Diseases, The Sixth People's Hospital of Wenzhou, Nanbaixiang Street, Ouhai District, Wenzhou City, 325000, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Wenzhou Central Hospital, The Dingli Clinical College of Wenzhou Medical University, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shanghai University, Zhejiang, 325000, China
- Department of Infectious Diseases, The Sixth People's Hospital of Wenzhou, Nanbaixiang Street, Ouhai District, Wenzhou City, 325000, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Wenzhou Central Hospital, The Dingli Clinical College of Wenzhou Medical University, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shanghai University, Zhejiang, 325000, China
- Department of Infectious Diseases, The Sixth People's Hospital of Wenzhou, Nanbaixiang Street, Ouhai District, Wenzhou City, 325000, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Wenzhou Central Hospital, The Dingli Clinical College of Wenzhou Medical University, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shanghai University, Zhejiang, 325000, China
- Department of Infectious Diseases, The Sixth People's Hospital of Wenzhou, Nanbaixiang Street, Ouhai District, Wenzhou City, 325000, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Wenzhou Central Hospital, The Dingli Clinical College of Wenzhou Medical University, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shanghai University, Zhejiang, 325000, China
- Department of Infectious Diseases, The Sixth People's Hospital of Wenzhou, Nanbaixiang Street, Ouhai District, Wenzhou City, 325000, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Wenzhou Central Hospital, The Dingli Clinical College of Wenzhou Medical University, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shanghai University, Zhejiang, 325000, China.
- Department of Infectious Diseases, The Sixth People's Hospital of Wenzhou, Nanbaixiang Street, Ouhai District, Wenzhou City, 325000, Zhejiang Province, China.
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Asao K, Hashida N, Maruyama K, Motooka D, Tsukamoto T, Usui Y, Nakamura S, Nishida K. Comparative evaluation of 16S rRNA metagenomic sequencing in the diagnosis and understanding of bacterial endophthalmitis. BMJ Open Ophthalmol 2023; 8:e001342. [PMID: 37709670 PMCID: PMC10503327 DOI: 10.1136/bmjophth-2023-001342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the usefulness of metagenomic analysis in the search for causative organisms of bacterial endophthalmitis. METHODS AND ANALYSIS Twenty-one consecutive treatment-naïve patients (13 men and 8 women; mean age, 60.8±19.8 years) with suspected endophthalmitis were recruited. Vitrectomy was performed to diagnose and treat endophthalmitis. Bacterial culture and metagenomic analysis of the vitreous body were performed. Extracted DNA was analysed using 16S rRNA sequences, and libraries were sequenced on an Illumina MiSeq sequencer. To compare the bacterial composition in each case, α and β diversities were determined. RESULTS Patients were categorised into three groups: endophthalmitis cases with matching predominant organisms according to metagenomic analysis and bacterial culture, those with negative results for bacterial culture and those with negative results in both cases. In 7 of 15 culture-negative cases, results from metagenomic analysis could detect pathogens. The diversity of bacterial populations was significantly lower in the group with positive results for predominant bacteria according to culture and metagenomic analysis. All patients with uveitis were included in the group for which the causative pathogen could not be determined by culture or metagenomic analysis. The structures of bacterial populations significantly differed between the positive and negative groups by culture and metagenomic analysis. CONCLUSIONS Metagenomic analysis could be useful for prompt detection of causative pathogens, for precise diagnosis of infection, and as a marker of inflammation processes such as uveitis.
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- Kazunobu Asao
- Department of Ophthalmology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Osaka, Japan
- Department of Vision Informatics, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Osaka, Japan
- Integrated Frontier Research for Medical Science Division, Institute for Open and Transdisciplinary Research Initiatives, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Osaka, Japan
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- Integrated Frontier Research for Medical Science Division, Institute for Open and Transdisciplinary Research Initiatives, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Osaka, Japan
- Department of Infection Metagenomics, Research Institute for Microbial Diseases, Osaka University, Suita, Osaka, Japan
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- Biology and Translational Research Unit, Department of Medical Innovations, New Drug Research Division, Otsuka Pharmaceutical. Co. Ltd, Naruto, Tokushima, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Tokyo Medical University, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Integrated Frontier Research for Medical Science Division, Institute for Open and Transdisciplinary Research Initiatives, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Osaka, Japan
- Department of Infection Metagenomics, Research Institute for Microbial Diseases, Osaka University, Suita, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Osaka, Japan
- Integrated Frontier Research for Medical Science Division, Institute for Open and Transdisciplinary Research Initiatives, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Osaka, Japan
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Batool M, Galloway-Peña J. Clinical metagenomics-challenges and future prospects. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1186424. [PMID: 37448579 PMCID: PMC10337830 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1186424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
Abstract
Infections lacking precise diagnosis are often caused by a rare or uncharacterized pathogen, a combination of pathogens, or a known pathogen carrying undocumented or newly acquired genes. Despite medical advances in infectious disease diagnostics, many patients still experience mortality or long-term consequences due to undiagnosed or misdiagnosed infections. Thus, there is a need for an exhaustive and universal diagnostic strategy to reduce the fraction of undocumented infections. Compared to conventional diagnostics, metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) is a promising, culture-independent sequencing technology that is sensitive to detecting rare, novel, and unexpected pathogens with no preconception. Despite the fact that several studies and case reports have identified the effectiveness of mNGS in improving clinical diagnosis, there are obvious shortcomings in terms of sensitivity, specificity, costs, standardization of bioinformatic pipelines, and interpretation of findings that limit the integration of mNGS into clinical practice. Therefore, physicians must understand the potential benefits and drawbacks of mNGS when applying it to clinical practice. In this review, we will examine the current accomplishments, efficacy, and restrictions of mNGS in relation to conventional diagnostic methods. Furthermore, we will suggest potential approaches to enhance mNGS to its maximum capacity as a clinical diagnostic tool for identifying severe infections.
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Affiliation(s)
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- Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States
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