Nasal Tissue Extraction Is Essential for Characterization of the Murine Upper Respiratory Tract Microbiota
L. Patrick Schenck, Joshua J.C. McGrath, Daphnée Lamarche, Martin R. Stämpfli, Dawn M. E. Bowdish, Michael G. Surette
Abstract
The nasal microbiota is composed of species that play a role in the colonization success of pathogens, including Streptococcus pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus . Murine models provide the ability to explore disease pathogenesis, but little is known about the natural murine nasal microbiota.
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Respiratory tractExtraction (chemistry)Respiratory systemMedicineBiologyMicrobiologyChemistryAnatomyChromatographyGut microbiota and healthAsthma and respiratory diseasesRespiratory and Cough-Related Research