“Metagenomic Next-Generation Sequencing in Children’s Refractory Pneumonia Improves Pathogen Detection and Treatment Response over Traditional Testing”

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38112143

Metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid significantly improves the detection rate of pathogens and has a higher treatment response rate compared to traditional testing in children with refractory pneumonia.