Fungal cutaneous microbiome and host determinants in preterm and term neonates.

CONCLUSION: The neonatal cutaneous mycobiome is composed of few genera and is influenced by clinical factors and host genetics, the understanding of which will inform preventive strategies against invasive fungal infections.
PMID: 31816621 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Pediatric Research - December 8, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Paul AA, Hoffman KL, Hagan JL, Sampath V, Petrosino JF, Pammi M Tags: Pediatr Res Source Type: research