Next-Generation Sequencing for Pathogen Identification in Infected Foot Ulcers

Background: Accurate identification of primary pathogens in foot infections remains challenging due to the diverse microbiome. Conventional culture may show false-positive or false-negative growth, leading to ineffective postoperative antibiotic treatment. Next-generation sequencing (NGS) has been e...

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Main Authors: Yoonjung Choi BA, Eimi Oda BS, Olivia Waldman BS, Thomas Sajda MD, PhD, Christopher Beck PhD, Irvin Oh MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2021-07-01
Series:Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/24730114211026933