The microbiome of pediatric patients with chronic rhinosinusitis

ConclusionThe nasopharynx and nasal cavity differed in both microbiota composition and diversity. In contrast, no significant difference in composition or diversity were found in CRS vs control patients. Ecological changes in the nasopharyngeal and sinus site may contribute to the etiology for adenoid hypertrophy in both healthy controls and CRS patients.

Source: International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology - January 12, 2021 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Amanda L. Stapleton, Amber D. Shaffer, Alison Morris, Kelvin Li, Adam Fitch, Barbara A. Meth é Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research