Same-day genetic test helps doctors identify hidden infections in critically ill children
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Same-day genetic test helps doctors identify hidden infections in critically ill children

1 hour ago · Originally published 16 Oct 2026 10/10 Original headline: Same-day test helps doctors detect hidden infections in critically ill children
Doctors at Great Ormond Street Hospital are using metagenomic testing to identify drug-resistant bacteria, viruses, and fungi in intensive care patients from a single sample. By detecting infections that standard tests miss, the method allows clinicians to adjust treatments quickly, as seen in the recovery of 10-year-old Willow Crowther.
Source: BBC News UK Greater London
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