1. The first case report: diagnosis and management of necrotizing fusobacterium lung abscess via BALF next-generation sequencing
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Yang Liu, Ziye Li, Handan Fu, Weiliang Ruan, Hua Wang, Yuhong Ding, and Miao Zhang
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Fusobacterium necrophorum ,Lung abscess ,Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid ,Next-generation sequencing ,Targeted antibiotic therapy ,Infectious and parasitic diseases ,RC109-216 - Abstract
Abstract Background Fusobacterium necrophorum (F. necrophorum)-induced necrotizing pneumonia is a rare but severe pulmonary infection. Insufficient microbiological detection methods can lead to diagnostic difficulties. Methods We report a case of F. necrophorum lung abscess diagnosed by next-generation sequencing (NGS) of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF). Results BALF-NGS detected F. necrophorum, guiding subsequent targeted antibiotic therapy. With active drainage and metronidazole treatment, the patient’s condition was effectively treated. Conclusion BALF-NGS is a valuable tool for the rapid diagnosis of infections caused by difficult-to-culture bacteria. It played a decisive role in the early identification of F. necrophorum, enabling timely and targeted antibiotic intervention. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are crucial for the management of F. necrophorum pneumonia.
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- 2024
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