ENHANCING URINARY TRACT INFECTION DIAGNOSIS FOR NEGATIVE CULTURE PATIENTS WITH METAGENOMIC NEXT-GENERATION SEQUENCING (MNGS)

Enhancing urinary tract infection diagnosis for negative culture patients with metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS)

BackgroundMetagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) is a promising technology that allows unbiased pathogen detection and is increasingly being used for clinical diagnoses.However, its application in urinary tract infection (UTI) is still scarce.MethodsThe medical records of 33 patients with suspected UTI who were admitted to the Second Hospita

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Unveiling Differential Responses of Granulocytes to Distinct Immunostimulants with Implications in Autoimmune Uveitis

The perception of circulating granulocytes as cells with a predetermined immune response mainly triggered by pathogens is evolving, recognizing their functional heterogeneity and adaptability, particularly within the neutrophil subset.The involvement of Rolling Papers and Accessories these cells in the pathophysiology of autoimmune uveitis has beco

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