Characterization of urinary microbiome in patients with bladder cancer: Results from a single-institution, feasibility study.

CONCLUSION: Significantly decreased microbial community diversity was seen in the urine of patients with bladder cancer when compared to a noncancer group. Distinct taxa were noted suggesting unique microbial communities in the urine of bladder cancer patients.
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Source: Urologic Oncology - May 11, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Chipollini J, Wright JR, Nwanosike H, Kepler CY, Batai K, Lee BR, Spiess PE, Stewart DB, Lamendella R Tags: Urol Oncol Source Type: research