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Rapid and accurate diagnosis of brain abscess caused by Nocardia asiatica with a combination of Ziehl‐Neelsen staining and metagenomics next‐generation sequencing
Author(s) -
Huang T.,
Chen Y.,
Zhang J.,
He R.,
Qu D.,
Ye Q.,
Chen X.
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
european journal of neurology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.881
H-Index - 124
eISSN - 1468-1331
pISSN - 1351-5101
DOI - 10.1111/ene.14533
Subject(s) - medicine , ziehl–neelsen stain , brain abscess , linezolid , abscess , staining , gram staining , nocardiosis , pathology , nocardia , surgery , staphylococcus aureus , tuberculosis , antibiotics , vancomycin , acid fast , microbiology and biotechnology , bacteria , sputum , biology , genetics
This is the first case report of a brain abscess caused by Nocardia asiatica being rapidly diagnosed by metagenomics next‐generation sequencing in combination with Ziehl‐Neelsen staining. A complete record from an initial consultation to post‐treatment follow‐ups will be beneficial to relevant health professionals.