Deciphering the microbiome and virome composition of patients with Atopic Dermatitis and Eczema Herpeticum (ADEH+)

A subset of Atopic Dermatitis (AD) patients are susceptible to cutaneous viral infections, including eczema herpeticum (ADEH+). ADEH+ is associated with increased Staphylococcus aureus colonization and the skin microbiome may alter viral immune responses. The major objective of the current study was to compare the skin microbiome and virome of ADEH+, ADEH-, and nonatopic (NA) participants.

Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology - February 1, 2019 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Livia S. Zaramela, Daiane R.B. Belgini, Marco A. Ramirez-Gama, Keli Johnson, Donald Y.M. Leung, Karsten Zengler Source Type: research