Use of Metagenomic Next-Generation Sequencing in the Identification of Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia in a Previously Healthy Infant Diagnosed With X-Linked Hyper-IgM Syndrome

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This case describes a four-month-old male who was admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit for acute respiratory failure in the setting of a co-infection requiring increased ventilatory support. Immunodeficiency workup demonstrated poor vaccination response and low immunoglobulin titers. mNGS via Karius® test was positive for Pneumocystis jiroveci (PJP), Parvovirus, and Bocavirus. The patient was successfully treated with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and prednisone. Genetic workup via Invitae panel confirmed that the patient had X-linked Hyper-IgM Syndrome. Use of mNGS can help with early identification of pathogens that conventional testing does not detect, even in patients not already identified as immunocompromised.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - year:2023

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Journal of pediatric health care : official publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & Practitioners - (2023) vom: 29. Nov.

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Dennis, Jocelyn [VerfasserIn]
Massey, Courtney [VerfasserIn]
Muisyo, Teddy [VerfasserIn]
Moraru, Gabriela [VerfasserIn]
Akande, Manzilat [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Hyper-IgM immunodeficiency syndrome
Journal Article
Next-generation sequencing
Pneumocystis jiroveci

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Date Revised 03.12.2023

published: Print-Electronic

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doi:

10.1016/j.pedhc.2023.09.009

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM365237108