Groundbreaking Diagnostic Tool for CNS Infections! π¬π§ βͺοΈStudy Overview
πΉ UCSFβs CSF mNGS (Metagenomic Next-Generation Sequencing) test outperforms conventional methods, enabling broader pathogen detection in CNS infections.
βͺοΈKey Findings
β’ 14.4% detection rate over 7 years from 4,828 samples.
β’ Higher Sensitivity: 63.1%, surpassing standard tests.
β’ Organisms Detected: 45.5% DNA viruses, 26.4% RNA viruses, 16.6% bacteria, 8.5% fungi, 2.9% parasites.
βͺοΈConclusions
Routine mNGS use is now justified for CNS infections, supporting faster, more accurate diagnosis.
For more: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-024-03275-1
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