Characterization and Comparison of Ocular Surface Microbiome in Newborns

Characterization and Comparison of Ocular Surface Microbiome in Newborns

The ocular microbiome is of fundamental importance for immune eye homeostasis, and its alteration would lead to an impairment of ocular functionality. Little evidence is reported on the composition of the ocular microbiota of term infants and on the impact of antibiotic prophylaxis. Methods: A total...

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Main Authors: Francesco Petrillo, Arianna Petrillo, Maddalena Marrapodi, Carlo Capristo, Maria Francesca Gicchino, Paolo Montaldo, Elisabetta Caredda, Michele Reibaldi, Lara M. V. Boatti, Federica Dell’Annunziata, Veronica Folliero, Marilena Galdiero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-07-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
ocular surface microbiota
16S rRNA sequencing
newborn
bacteria
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/10/7/1390

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