July 1, 2024Open Access

Application of metagenomic next-generation sequencing for rapid molecular identification in spinal infection diagnosis

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This study aimed to determine the sensitivity and specificity of metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) for detecting pathogens in spinal infections and to identify the differences in the diagnostic performance between mNGS and targeted next-generation sequencing (tNGS).

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