Plasma Microbial Cell-free DNA in Well-appearing Preterm Neonates

Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society 2026

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Authors: Jason Sauberan, David Kaegi, Alice Pong
DOI: 10.1093/jpids/piag014
Cited by: 2
References: 6

Abstract

Ten of 20 well-appearing hospitalized preterm neonates had an organism detected using plasma microbial cell-free DNA testing. The potential for false positive results should be considered when using this technology to evaluate culture-negative sepsis in the neonatal intensive care unit.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Neonatal and Maternal Infections Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Volume
15
Issue
3
Publication date
1 February 2026
Language
EN