Analysis of Blood and Urine for Microbial Pathogen Discovery and Undiagnosed Infection

Overview

About this study

The aim of this study is to identify difficult to diagnose microbial pathogens causing infections using blood or urine for identification of bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites that are not detectable or are difficult to detect using current diagnostic techniques.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Individuals with suspected infections that are not identified or are difficult to diagnose by other methods.

Exclusion Criteria: 

  • Individuals unable to give consent.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Robin Patel, M.D.

Closed-enrolling by invitation

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Not open to everyone who meets the eligibility criteria, but only those invited to participate by the study team.

Contact information:

Matthew Thoendel M.D., Ph.D.

Thoendel.Matthew@mayo.edu

More information

Publications

Publications are currently not available
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CLS-20383392

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