Research progress of metagenomic next-generation sequencing in infectious diseases of the spine: a systematic review
Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease
Published online on February 11, 2026
Abstract
Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease, Volume 13, January-December 2026.
Background:Infectious diseases of the spine (IDS) cause structural destruction and abscess formation, requiring precise early diagnosis. While conventional culture methods show limited sensitivity and slow turnaround, metagenomic next-generation ...
Background:Infectious diseases of the spine (IDS) cause structural destruction and abscess formation, requiring precise early diagnosis. While conventional culture methods show limited sensitivity and slow turnaround, metagenomic next-generation ...