Detection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae from Joint Aspirate by Metagenomic Sequencing in Disseminated Gonococcal Infection

Disseminated gonococcal infection (DGI) often manifests as gonococcal arthritis and may carry significant morbidity. However, diagnosis remains elusive due to limited sensitivity of available diagnostic tests. We used metagenomic next-generation sequencing to detect Neisseria gonorrhoeae from culture-negative joint aspirates of 2 patients with clinically diagnosed DGI.

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DGI, a severe stage of gonorrhea infection, can be difficult to diagnose due to the limited sensitivity of current diagnostic tests. This study successfully detected Neisseria gonorrhoeae using metagenomic next-generation sequencing in joint aspirates of patients clinically diagnosed with DGI.