Metagenomic next-generation sequencing in the diagnosis of viral encephalitis

Figure 1 Workflow and platform-dependent decision points for metagenomic next-generation sequencing in viral encephalitis. mNGS: Metagenomic next-generation sequencing; CSF: Cerebrospinal fluid. This figure are original schematic diagrams created specifically for this manuscript using editable vector shapes. ChatGPT/Codex assisted with their wording and layout.

Figure 2 Proposed clinical pathway for integrating metagenomic next-generation sequencing into the evaluation of suspected viral encephalitis. mNGS: Metagenomic next-generation sequencing; HSV: Herpes simplex virus; CSF: Cerebrospinal fluid; VZV: Varicella zoster virus; PCR: Polymerase chain reaction; MRI: Magnetic resonance imaging; EEG: Electroencephalography. This figure are original schematic diagrams created specifically for this manuscript using editable vector shapes. ChatGPT/Codex assisted with their wording and layout.