Cell‐free DNA next‐generation sequencing successfully detects infectious pathogens in pediatric oncology and hematopoietic stem cell transplant patients at risk for invasive fungal disease

Abstract

cfDNA NGS detected fungal pathogens from blood confirming its potential to guide treatment decisions in pediatric patients at risk for IFD and limit excessive empiric antifungal use. Future studies are needed to better understand the sensitivity and specificity of this approach.