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World J Clin Cases. Nov 26, 2022; 10(33): 12455-12457
Published online Nov 26, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i33.12455
Diagnostic value of metagenomics next-generation sequencing technology in disseminated strongyloidiasis
Peng Song, Xia Li
Peng Song, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250000, Shandong Province, China
Xia Li, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250021, Shandong Province, China
Author contributions: Song P designed research; Li X analyzed data; Song P wrote the letter; and Li X revised the letter; all authors read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Xia Li, MD, Professor, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Huaiyin street, Jinan 250021, Shandong Province, China. lxia0718@163.com
Received: July 18, 2022
Peer-review started: July 18, 2022
First decision: September 25, 2022
Revised: October 4, 2022
Accepted: October 31, 2022
Article in press: October 31, 2022
Published online: November 26, 2022
Core Tip

Core Tip: Metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) has a high sensitivity in identifying pathogen species. As a new pathogenic detection method, it plays an irreplaceable role in unexplained infectious diseases. It can provide important information for clinicians to identify new pathogens, non-tuberculosis mycobacteria and parasites. With the continuous improvement of clinical laboratory diagnostic technology, mNGS has been used more and more widely in clinical practice, and has become the main means to identify parasites in non-endemic areas.