Analysis of coexisting pathogens in nasopharyngeal swabs from COVID-19.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The impact of COVID-19 on the world is still ongoing, and it is currently under regular management. Although most infected people have flu-like symptoms and can cure themselves, coexisting pathogens in COVID-19 patients should not be taken lightly. The present study sought to investigate the coexisting pathogens in SARS-CoV-2 infected patients and identify the variety and abundance of dangerous microbes to guide treatment strategies with a better understanding of the untested factors.

Methods

We extracted total DNA and RNA in COVID-19 patient specimens from nasopharyngeal swabs to construct a metagenomic library and utilize Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) to discover chief bacteria, fungi, and viruses in the body of patients. High-throughput sequencing data from

SUBMITTER: Gao Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10325643 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature