The Lung Microbiome and Pneumonia
Melinda M. Pettigrew, Windy Tanner, Anthony D. Harris
Abstract
Pneumonia remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality around the globe. Increased understanding of the lung microbiome and its role in pneumonia has the potential to fundamentally change the way we study, prevent, diagnose, and treat pneumonia.
Topics & Concepts
PneumoniaMicrobiomeLungMedicineMicrobiologyIntensive care medicineImmunologyBiologyBioinformaticsInternal medicinePneumonia and Respiratory InfectionsGut microbiota and healthNosocomial Infections in ICU