Diagnostic value of metagenomic next-generation sequencing in atypical brucellosis: a case report
This case highlights that mNGS, combined with a thorough epidemiological history, can resolve diagnostic dilemmas in atypical brucellosis, guide precise treatment, and mitigate antibiotic misuse.
Authors
- Guoliang Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3617-5449)
- Wei Geng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4791-6417)
- Shuxia Ao
- LI Xin-le (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0490-2020)
- Lijuan Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7119-359X)
- Jin Feng
- Hongyu Ma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8689-5970)
- Hui Tian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3882-1245)
- Dungaowa Ao
Institutions
- Anhui Medical University (CN)
- Tongliao Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CN)
- Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Medicine
- Published
- 2025-10-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2025.1652671
- Primary Topic
- Brucella: diagnosis, epidemiology, treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Natural Science Foundation of Inner Mongolia