Abstract
The human microbiome participates in numerous aspects of human physiology and disease states. Recently, studies have begun to explore the role of the microbiome in colonization, infection and transmission of pathogens. This review provides a summary of the methodological principles used in microbiome studies and the published evidence of the impact of microbiome dysbiosis in infection prevention.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Anti-Infective Agents / therapeutic use
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Communicable Disease Control*
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Communicable Diseases / microbiology
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Dysbiosis
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Gastrointestinal Microbiome
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Humans
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Microbiota* / drug effects
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Microbiota* / genetics
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Microbiota* / physiology
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RNA, Ribosomal, 16S
Substances
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Anti-Infective Agents
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RNA, Ribosomal, 16S