The microbiome of the nasopharynx

Matthew Flynn; JSG Dooley

doi:10.1099/jmm.0.001368

The microbiome of the nasopharynx

Matthew Flynn, JSG Dooley

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Abstract

The nasopharyngeal microbiome is a dynamic microbial interface of the aerodigestive tract, and a diagnostic window in the fight against respiratory infections and antimicrobial resistance. As its constituent bacteria, viruses and mycobacteria become better understood and sampling accuracy improves, diagnostics of the nasopharynx could guide more personalized care of infections of surrounding areas including the lungs, ears and sinuses. This review will summarize the current literature from a clinical perspective and highlight its growing importance in diagnostics and infectious disease management.

Original language	English
Article number	001368
Pages (from-to)	1-8
Number of pages	8
Journal	Journal of Medical Microbiology
Volume	70
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1099/jmm.0.001368
Publication status	Published (in print/issue) - 24 Jun 2021

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Keywords

nasopharyngeal
microbiome
respiratory virus
bacterial infection
Drug Resistance, Microbial
Microbiota
Virome
Humans
Nasopharynx/microbiology
Environment
Mycobacterium/physiology
Otitis Media/microbiology

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The microbiome of the nasopharynx

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