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Infected pericardial effusion caused by Prevotella intermedia: a rare diagnosis

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: is a Gram-negative bacterium that thrives in anaerobic environments. It presents challenges in detection through routine laboratory assays, and hitherto, there has been no documented instance of detecting this bacterium in pericardial effusion in China. Metagenomic Next-Generation Sequencing (mNGS) can boost the detection rate of this pathogen and furnish early guidance for clinical management.

Source: Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology

DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2025.1612282

Authors: Wan Xu, Dan Han, Tianyang Chen, Qian Wang

Institutions: Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shuguang Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Pericarditis and Cardiac Tamponade

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,801