Cost-benefit analysis of introducing next-generation sequencing (metagenomic) pathogen testing in the setting of pyrexia of unknown origin.

Cost-benefit analysis of introducing next-generation sequencing (metagenomic) pathogen testing in the setting of pyrexia of unknown origin.

Pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO) is defined as a temperature of >38.3°C that lasts for >3 weeks, where no cause can be found despite appropriate investigation. Existing protocols for the work-up of PUO can be extensive and costly, motivating the application of recent advances in molecular diagn...

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Main Authors: Jia Hui Chai, Chun Kiat Lee, Hong Kai Lee, Nicholas Wong, Kahwee Teo, Chuen Seng Tan, Praveen Thokala, Julian Wei-Tze Tang, Paul Anantharajah Tambyah, Vernon Min Sen Oh, Tze Ping Loh, Joanne Yoong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5903630?pdf=render

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