Non-tuberculosis mycobacterium related bronchiectasis is associated with oral commensals in the lower airway

Conclusion: A relationship between NTM and lower airway dysbiosis is identified, suggesting a role of oral anerobes in the inflammatory process of this disease or host susceptibility.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 20, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Sulaiman, I., Wu, B., Tsay, J.-C., Li, Y., Scott, A., Basavaraj, A., Bessich, J., Michaud, G., Rafeq, S., Donington, J., Condos, R., Kamelhar, D., Addrizzo-Harris, D., Segal, L. Tags: Respiratory infections Source Type: research