Metagenomic next-generation sequencing contribution in identifying prosthetic joint infection due to Parvimonas micra: a case report.

Authors :: Huang Z
Zhang C
Li W
Fang X
Wang Q
Xing L
Li Y
Nie X
Yang B
Zhang W
Source :: Journal of bone and joint infection [J Bone Jt Infect] 2019 Jan 29; Vol. 4 (1), pp. 50-55. Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Jan 29 (Print Publication: 2019).
Publication Year :: 2019
Abstract: Identifying fastidious pathogens in patients with prosthetic joint infection (PJI) by culture is challenging. Metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) is a novel culture-independent approach that is associated with a higher likelihood for identifying pathogens. We present a case where mNGS was implemented to identify Parvimonas micra , a rarely reported and difficult-to-culture PJI pathogen.<br />Competing Interests: Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interest exists.

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