AUG 11, 2026 · JOURNAL ARTICLE
Tuberculous Arthritis Diagnosed by Metagenomic Sequencing after Negative Microbiology Studies and a 4-Year Delay
American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
A single case report describing successful diagnostic use of metagenomic sequencing in culture-negative tuberculous arthritis, with clinical resolution after treatment, but lacking comparative data, control arm, or prospective validation.
Reported
Patient age70 years
Duration of knee symptoms before…2 years
Time from presentation to mNGS di…nearly 2 years