Complementary Utility of Metagenomic Next-Generation Sequencing and Blood Culture for Bloodstream Infections: Insights into Pathogen-Specific Inflammatory and Coagulation Profiles
Background Bloodstream infections (BSIs) are a major cause of sepsis and mortality in critically ill patients, yet accurate pathogen identification remains challenging because blood culture has limited sensitivity and delayed turnaround time. This study aimed to evaluate the complementary diagnostic value of blood cult...