Analysis of microorganisms and drug-resistance mutations detected by probe-capture metagenomics among HIV-infected patients with pneumonia

BackgroundProbe-Capture Metagenomics is a newly developed method for detecting infectious pathogens. However, its application in HIV-infected patients with pulmonary infection remains limited. This study utilized Probe-Capture Metagenomics to analyze lung microbiomes and Drug Resistance Mutations of...

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Main Authors: Qianhui Chen, Pingzheng Mo, Rongrong Yang, Huan Xu, Huifang Liu, Zhongwei Zhang, Qian Du, Qunqun Jiang, Qinglian Guo, Liangjun Chen, Yongxi Zhang, Yong Xiong, Liping Deng
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author Qianhui Chen
Qianhui Chen
Pingzheng Mo
Pingzheng Mo
Rongrong Yang
Rongrong Yang
Huan Xu
Huifang Liu
Zhongwei Zhang
Zhongwei Zhang
Qian Du
Qian Du
Qunqun Jiang
Qunqun Jiang
Qinglian Guo
Liangjun Chen
Yongxi Zhang
Yongxi Zhang
Yong Xiong
Yong Xiong
Liping Deng
Liping Deng
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Qianhui Chen
Pingzheng Mo
Pingzheng Mo
Rongrong Yang
Rongrong Yang
Huan Xu
Huifang Liu
Zhongwei Zhang
Zhongwei Zhang
Qian Du
Qian Du
Qunqun Jiang
Qunqun Jiang
Qinglian Guo
Liangjun Chen
Yongxi Zhang
Yongxi Zhang
Yong Xiong
Yong Xiong
Liping Deng
Liping Deng
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description BackgroundProbe-Capture Metagenomics is a newly developed method for detecting infectious pathogens. However, its application in HIV-infected patients with pulmonary infection remains limited. This study utilized Probe-Capture Metagenomics to analyze lung microbiomes and Drug Resistance Mutations of HIV and bacteria in people living with HIV (PLWH) with pneumonia.MethodsWe retrospectively investigated lung microorganisms in PLWH hospitalized at Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University. A combination of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid Probe-Capture Metagenomics and conventional microbiological tests were performed in all patients.ResultsA total of 91 patients were included in the study. Excluding the EB and Torque teno virus, at least two organisms were identified in 85 patients using Probe-Capture Metagenomics combined with conventional microbiological tests. The top six detected organisms were CMV, Pneumocystis jirovecii, Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex, HHV-7, Candida albicans and Aspergillus. For specific organisms, the detection rate of CMV and Candida albicans by Probe-Capture Metagenomics was significantly higher than that of conventional microbiological tests (p < 0.0001). Moreover, the detection rates of CMV (p = 0.0167) and Pneumocystis jirovecii (p = 0.04) in patients with CD4+T count ≥ 200 cells/μL were higher than that with CD4+T count < 200 cells/μL. Importantly, Probe-Capture Metagenomics can uncover potentially clinically relevant drug-resistance mutations linked to HIV and bacteria.ConclusionProbe-Capture Metagenomics provides a promising method of detecting suspected opportunistic infections in PLWH with pneumonia, especially for mixed infections and rare microorganisms. In addition, Probe-Capture Metagenomics was a potential valuable tool for genotyping resistance testing of HIV and bacteria.
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spelling doaj-art-9a5dd5d0af284c2bb229c5abb72c109e2025-08-20T03:58:45ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Microbiology1664-302X2025-07-011610.3389/fmicb.2025.16169371616937Analysis of microorganisms and drug-resistance mutations detected by probe-capture metagenomics among HIV-infected patients with pneumoniaQianhui Chen0Qianhui Chen1Pingzheng Mo2Pingzheng Mo3Rongrong Yang4Rongrong Yang5Huan Xu6Huifang Liu7Zhongwei Zhang8Zhongwei Zhang9Qian Du10Qian Du11Qunqun Jiang12Qunqun Jiang13Qinglian Guo14Liangjun Chen15Yongxi Zhang16Yongxi Zhang17Yong Xiong18Yong Xiong19Liping Deng20Liping Deng21Department of Infectious Diseases, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, ChinaAIDS Research Center, Wuhan University, Wuhan, ChinaDepartment of Infectious Diseases, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, ChinaAIDS Research Center, Wuhan University, Wuhan, ChinaDepartment of Infectious Diseases, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, ChinaAIDS Research Center, Wuhan University, Wuhan, ChinaVision Medicals Co. Ltd., Guangzhou, ChinaVision Medicals Co. Ltd., Guangzhou, ChinaDepartment of Infectious Diseases, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, ChinaAIDS Research Center, Wuhan University, Wuhan, ChinaDepartment of Infectious Diseases, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, ChinaAIDS Research Center, Wuhan University, Wuhan, ChinaDepartment of Infectious Diseases, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, ChinaAIDS Research Center, Wuhan University, Wuhan, ChinaDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, ChinaDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, ChinaDepartment of Infectious Diseases, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, ChinaAIDS Research Center, Wuhan University, Wuhan, ChinaDepartment of Infectious Diseases, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, ChinaAIDS Research Center, Wuhan University, Wuhan, ChinaDepartment of Infectious Diseases, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, ChinaAIDS Research Center, Wuhan University, Wuhan, ChinaBackgroundProbe-Capture Metagenomics is a newly developed method for detecting infectious pathogens. However, its application in HIV-infected patients with pulmonary infection remains limited. This study utilized Probe-Capture Metagenomics to analyze lung microbiomes and Drug Resistance Mutations of HIV and bacteria in people living with HIV (PLWH) with pneumonia.MethodsWe retrospectively investigated lung microorganisms in PLWH hospitalized at Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University. A combination of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid Probe-Capture Metagenomics and conventional microbiological tests were performed in all patients.ResultsA total of 91 patients were included in the study. Excluding the EB and Torque teno virus, at least two organisms were identified in 85 patients using Probe-Capture Metagenomics combined with conventional microbiological tests. The top six detected organisms were CMV, Pneumocystis jirovecii, Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex, HHV-7, Candida albicans and Aspergillus. For specific organisms, the detection rate of CMV and Candida albicans by Probe-Capture Metagenomics was significantly higher than that of conventional microbiological tests (p < 0.0001). Moreover, the detection rates of CMV (p = 0.0167) and Pneumocystis jirovecii (p = 0.04) in patients with CD4+T count ≥ 200 cells/μL were higher than that with CD4+T count < 200 cells/μL. Importantly, Probe-Capture Metagenomics can uncover potentially clinically relevant drug-resistance mutations linked to HIV and bacteria.ConclusionProbe-Capture Metagenomics provides a promising method of detecting suspected opportunistic infections in PLWH with pneumonia, especially for mixed infections and rare microorganisms. In addition, Probe-Capture Metagenomics was a potential valuable tool for genotyping resistance testing of HIV and bacteria.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2025.1616937/fullmicroorganismsprobe-capture metagenomicsHIVpneumoniadrug resistance
spellingShingle Qianhui Chen
Qianhui Chen
Pingzheng Mo
Pingzheng Mo
Rongrong Yang
Rongrong Yang
Huan Xu
Huifang Liu
Zhongwei Zhang
Zhongwei Zhang
Qian Du
Qian Du
Qunqun Jiang
Qunqun Jiang
Qinglian Guo
Liangjun Chen
Yongxi Zhang
Yongxi Zhang
Yong Xiong
Yong Xiong
Liping Deng
Liping Deng
Analysis of microorganisms and drug-resistance mutations detected by probe-capture metagenomics among HIV-infected patients with pneumonia
Frontiers in Microbiology
microorganisms
probe-capture metagenomics
HIV
pneumonia
drug resistance
title Analysis of microorganisms and drug-resistance mutations detected by probe-capture metagenomics among HIV-infected patients with pneumonia
title_full Analysis of microorganisms and drug-resistance mutations detected by probe-capture metagenomics among HIV-infected patients with pneumonia
title_fullStr Analysis of microorganisms and drug-resistance mutations detected by probe-capture metagenomics among HIV-infected patients with pneumonia
title_full_unstemmed Analysis of microorganisms and drug-resistance mutations detected by probe-capture metagenomics among HIV-infected patients with pneumonia
title_short Analysis of microorganisms and drug-resistance mutations detected by probe-capture metagenomics among HIV-infected patients with pneumonia
title_sort analysis of microorganisms and drug resistance mutations detected by probe capture metagenomics among hiv infected patients with pneumonia
topic microorganisms
probe-capture metagenomics
HIV
pneumonia
drug resistance
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2025.1616937/full
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