Rectal swabs are a reliable method of assessing the colonic microbiome
Background: Advances in genome sequencing have enabled detailed microbiome analysis; however, the ideal specimen type for sequencing is yet to be determined. Rectal swabs may offer a rapid and convenient modality for colonic microbiome analysis. The aim of this study is to evaluate the use of rectal...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2022-02-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Medical Microbiology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1438422122000029 |