Mixed Viral-Bacterial Infections and Their Effects on Gut Microbiota and Clinical Illnesses in Children

Abstract Acute gastroenteritis remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality among young children worldwide. It accounts for approximately 1.34 million deaths annually in children younger than five years. Infection can be caused by viral, bacterial and/or parasitic microorganisms. Dysbiosis due t...

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Main Authors: Shilu Mathew, Maria K. Smatti, Khalid Al Ansari, Gheyath K. Nasrallah, Asmaa A. Al Thani, Hadi M. Yassine
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2019-01-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-37162-w