ReviewJournal of epidemiology and global health2025
Unveiling the Future of Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis: The Transformative Role of Metagenomic Next-Generation Sequencing in Culture-Negative Cases.
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- Current status and prospects of nanopore sequencing technology in the detection of pathogenic microorganisms.Frontiers in microbiology · 2026Review
- Diagnostic Insights Into Pathogen Spectrum and Mixed Microbial Detection in Critically Ill Patients With Pulmonary Infection Using Targeted Next-Generation Sequencing.Canadian respiratory journal · 2026Article
- Clinical pathogen profiles and lung microbiome features in lung infection patients and concurrent cancer: insights from metagenomics next-generation sequencing.Open life sciences · 2026Article
- Nutrigenomics meets multi-omics: integrating genetic, metabolic, and microbiome data for personalized nutrition strategies.Genes & nutrition · 2025Review
- Inflammasomes as Potential Therapeutic Targets to Prevent Chronic Active Viral Myocarditis-Translating Basic Science into Clinical Practice.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
- Advances in diagnostic methods for detection of bloodstream pathogens and antibiotic resistance determinants.Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology · 2025Review
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Abstract
Culture-negative infective endocarditis (CNE) remains a significant diagnostic challenge in cardiology and infectious disease, often leading to delayed or empirical treatment. Metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) has emerged as a complementary diagnostic tool capable of identifying fastidious, unexpected, or novel pathogens without prior assumptions. This narrative review synthesizes evidence from 152 studies (2015-2024), evaluating mNGS within existing diagnostic frameworks for culture-negative IE. Compared to conventional diagnostics (blood cultures, PCR, 16 S rRNA sequencing), mNGS demonstrates enhanced detection capabilities for polymicrobial infections and rare pathogens, though methodological heterogeneity across studies precludes definitive performance comparisons. Performance varies substantially based on sample type, sequencing platform, and bioinformatic pipelines. Real-world applications reveal persistent challenges, including cost barriers, interpretive complexities in low-biomass samples, and contamination risks. Integration with host-response biomarkers and AI-driven interpretation platforms shows promise for advancing clinical utility. For mNGS to be effectively integrated into routine CNE care, standardization, regulatory clarity, and equitable implementation will be essential.
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