Microbiome
Effect of Respiratory Tract Microbiome on Susceptibility to Viral Infections
August 24, 2018New data suggest commensal respiratory microbiota play a significant role in susceptibility to viral infection.
Amniotic Fluid Is Sterile in Uncomplicated Term Pregnancies
July 23, 2018Fetal development in uncomplicated pregnancies occurs in the absence of amniotic fluid microbiota and offspring microbial colonization starts after uterine contractions and rupture of amniotic membrane.
Sepsis-Related Brain Dysfunction Linked to Gut Bacteria
March 20, 2018Gut bacteria may be tied to sepsis-related brain dysfunction.
High Concentrations of Key Vaginal Bacteria May Increase Risk for HIV Acquisition
March 07, 2018Study evaluated the association between the concentrations of specific vaginal bacteria and increased risk for HIV acquisition in African women.
Vaginal Dysbiosis Increases Risk for Preterm Fetal Membrane Rupture
March 02, 2018Vaginal microbiota composition is a risk factor for subsequent preterm prelabor rupture of the fetal membranes and is associated with adverse short-term maternal and neonatal outcomes.
Role of the Microbiome on HIV Infection, Prevention, and Treatment
November 22, 2017The interactions between HIV, ART, human sexual behavior, and the gut microbiome are complex and sorting out these interactions will be important to design future interventions.
Vaginal Microbiota Profile Predictive of Chlamydia Susceptibility
October 30, 2017Vaginal microbiota dominated by L iners has been shown to exhibit rapid change in composition in and out of community states similar to bacterial vaginosis.
Infant Gut Microbiome Altered by Maternal Antibiotic Use
October 24, 2017Mothers' use of antibiotics affects infant gut composition up to a month later.
Ribaxamase May Prevent Opportunistic Infections During IV β-lactam Treatment
October 06, 2017SYN-004, ribaxamase, is an oral B-lactamase medication to be combined with intravenous β-lactam antibiotics to prevent disruption of the gut microbiome.
Ridinilazole Preserves Gut Microbiome Diversity in Treatment of C difficile Infection
October 04, 2017Compared with fidaxomicin, ridinilazole preserved gut microbiome diversity to a greater extent in the treatment of Clostridium difficile infection.
Microbiome Diversity in Respiratory Tract Linked to Airway Inflammation
September 20, 2017Lower microbial diversity in the respiratory tract was linked with prophylactic antibiotic use and less airway inflammation in cystic fibrosis.
Penile Microbiome Linked to Increased HIV Risk in Heterosexual Partners
August 31, 2017The microbiome of the area on the penis located under the foreskin in uncircumcised straight men has been linked to increased risk for contracting HIV.
New Method Gauges Persistence of Donor Microbes After Fecal Transplant
July 07, 2017Therapeutic donor microbes can remain for months or years in patients who've undergone fecal microbiota transplantation.
Vaginal Microbiome May Render HIV Tenofovir Microbicide Less Effective
July 06, 2017Tenofovir gel reduced the incidence of HIV infection by 61% in women with Lactobacillus-dominant vaginal flora but only 18% in women with non-Lactobacillus bacteria, according to a new study.
Gut Microbiota Associated With Parkinson's Disease Progression
June 27, 2017An imbalance in gut microbiota may be associated with the progression of Parkinson's disease.
Breast-Feeding Profoundly Affects Infant Gut Microbiome Composition
June 19, 2017Breast-feeding throughout the first year of infant's life was found to influence the bacterial composition and diversity of the infant gut microbiome in a dose-dependent manner.
Vaginal Microbiota May Affect Tenofovir Applied Intravaginally
February 28, 2017New study suggests that the vaginal microbiome may modify tenofovir delivery.
Cervicovaginal Microbiome Composition Affects HIV Risk
January 26, 2017The abundance of certain bacterial taxa in the cervicovaginal microbiome plays a role in the risk of acquiring HIV infection.
Allergy, Asthma Predicted by Newborn Gut Microbiome
September 15, 2016Stool samples from a racially diverse group of infants were used to map the bacterial and fungal gut environment.
Healthy Gut Microbiome Often Compromised in Patients in Intensive Care
September 06, 2016Increased levels of harmful bacteria boost the risk for hospital-acquired infections, researchers say.
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