Pulmonary microbes identified by 16S sequencing of tracheal aspirate samples in two neonatal units in the UK

Conclusion: Microbial DNA was not detectable in TA samples of preterm infants in the absence of infection most likely due to absence of microbes or below detection levels. 16S rRNA sequencing identified dominant genera suggesting respiratory infections, as evidenced by an increase in IL-6 and IL-8.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 19, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Gallacher, D., Alber, D., Logan, G., Klein, N., Wach, R., Marchesi, J., Kotecha, S. Tags: Neonatology and paediatric intensive care Source Type: research