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Furthermore, metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) of sputum samples was performed two times and reported negative results and the presence of <jats:italic>E. halliae<\/jats:italic>, respectively. The pathogen was finally confirmed as <jats:italic>E. halliae<\/jats:italic> by whole genome sequencing, suggesting the high-resolution ability of mNGS in the clinical diagnosis of this case.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>To our knowledge, this is the first case report of <jats:italic>E. halliae<\/jats:italic> infection in China, indicating increased pathogenicity of <jats:italic>Eikenella<\/jats:italic> sp. in immunocompromised patients, especially after invasive operations. 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