Composition and structure of nasopharyngeal microbiome relate to COVID-19 disease severity

Viral infections are associated with changes in the upper respiratory tract/nasopharyngeal (NP) microbiome. In addition, many studies hypothesize the possibilities of ‘super infections’ due to suppressed immunity during a viral onslaught. Virulent pathogens can be promoted by microbiota, but commensal microbiota can also suppress the spread of viruses. It has been shown that these interactions affect clinical outcomes. How does […]
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