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ArticleInfection and drug resistance2022

The Diagnosis of Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome Using Metagenomic Next-Generation Sequencing: Case Report and Literature Review.

Liying Zhan, Kai Huang, Wenfang Xia, Jingdi Chen, Lu Wang, Jiaming Lu, Jing Wang, Jun Lin, Wei Wu

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Liying Zhan *Department of Critical Care Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
Kai Huang *Department of Gastroenterology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
Wenfang XiaDepartment of Critical Care Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
Jingdi ChenDepartment of Orthopedics, The Airborne Military Hospital, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
Lu WangDepartment of Critical Care Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
Jiaming LuDepartment of Gastroenterology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
Jing WangDepartment of Gastroenterology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
Jun LinDepartment of Gastroenterology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
Wei WuDepartment of Critical Care Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
Wuhan University · CNRenmin Hospital of Wuhan University · CNZhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University · CN

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Abstract

backgroundSevere fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS) is an infectious disease caused by a bunyaviridae virus. Its main clinical manifestation is fever with thrombocytopenia, which may be accompanied by other clinical symptoms. Here, we report a patient diagnosed with SFTS using metagenomic next‑generation sequencing (mNGS). CASE PRESENTATION: A 56-year-old female patient was hospitalized with intermittent diarrhea and fever. She visited a local clinic for treatment, but instead of improving, the symptoms progressed to unconsciousness. DIAGNOSIS: Using mNGS, we isolated the bunyaviridae virus and several other pathogens from the patient's blood samples to confirm the diagnosis.

interventionsThe patient was treated with symptomatic and supportive therapy, including intravenous human γ-globulin (20 g/d), platelet transfusion, platelet elevation (subcutaneous injection of recombinant human thrombopoietin, 15,000 IU), white blood cell elevation (subcutaneous injection of recombinant human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor, 200 ug, qd); and antibiotic (cefoperazone sodium and tazobactam sodium, 2 g, q8h), antiviral (ganciclovir, 250 mg, q12h), and antifungal therapy (voriconazole for injection, 0.2 g, q12h). After ten days of treatment, the patient's condition gradually improved.

conclusionCompared to traditional detection methods, mNGS has many advantages. It can quickly identify the pathogen when the patient's clinical manifestations are complex and difficult to diagnose, resulting in the formulation of an effective treatment.

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bunyaviridae virusmetagenomic next‑generation sequencingsevere fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome

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