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Metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) represents a valuable tool for expeditious microbial identification in diagnostically complex cases.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Case presentation<\/jats:title><jats:p>A 35-year-old man presented with fever, pharyngitis, fatigue, and marked lymphocytosis. No significant abnormalities were detected in imaging and routine tests, and conventional pathogen detection methods failed to identify any suspected pathogens. Targeted next-generation sequencing (tNGS) identified five pathogens: <jats:italic>Staphylococcus aureus<\/jats:italic>, <jats:italic>Streptococcus mitis<\/jats:italic> group, rhinovirus C, cytomegalovirus (CMV), and human herpesvirus-7. Clinical symptoms alleviated within 7 days of ganciclovir therapy initiation; however, lymphocytosis persisted. Subsequently, mNGS was performed, confirming HCMV infection and providing a definitive diagnosis. 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