Key Clinical Message: Leptospirosis is an important zoonosis worldwide. Due to nonspecific clinical manifestation and poor recognition in non-epidemic area, there is often a delay in diagnosis and treatment. Early diagnosis from Metagenomic next-generation sequencing test is crucial for timely intervention.
Abstract: We presented a case of a 19-year-old male patient who developed leptospirosis infection characterized by acalculous cholecystitis and septic shock after typhoon events. Metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) helped to early diagnose leptospirosis infection. Finally, the patient achieved full recovery following the antibiotic treatment in addition to supportive care and was discharged.
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December 2024
Psychiatry, Patton State Hospital, San Bernardino, USA.
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Institute of Dairy Science, MoE Key Laboratory of Molecular Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
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Department of Zoology and Environmental Management, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Dalugama, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
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Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow 226014, India.
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Department of Clinical Laboratory, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, China.
Although metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) technology has achieved notable outcomes in pathogen detection, there remains a gap in the research regarding its application in predicting the antibiotic resistance of pathogenic bacteria. This study aims to analyze the clinical application value of mNGS in predicting the resistance of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE), as well as the relevant influencing factors, thereby providing valuable insights for clinical antimicrobial therapy. Nonduplicate isolates of bacteria collected from Liaocheng People's Hospital from April 2023 to June 2024 were selected, and CRE bacteria were screened.
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