infections

How infections alter the population of a gut microbe

The findings of a recent study suggest that a mild gastrointestinal infection can alter gut commensal populations in ways that boost the commensal’s ability to proliferate during an infection.

Antibiotics alter the gut microbiota, raise risk of blood infections in preterm babies

The findings of a recent study may help to develop diagnostic or therapeutic approaches to reduce bacterial bloodstream infections in newborns.

Nosocomial infection risks in critical illness: the microbiota-immune metasystem connection

An altered metasystem linking the gut microbiota and systemic immune response could lead to impaired host defense and increased vulnerability to hospital-acquired infections in cases of severe illness.

A mother’s diet can change the infant microbiota, prevent respiratory infection

Diet-induced changes in the gut microbiota confer protection against respiratory infections by regulating the development of key components of the immune system.

Microbiota regulation of viral infections through interferon signalling

Microbiomepost discussed with Vanessa Harris during the MicrobiotaMI congress 2023 about viral interaction with gut microbiome.

Improving women’s intimate health with the most comprehensive Lactobacillus: L. plantarum P 17630

Lactobacillus plantarum P 17630 has obtained marketing authorization from the health authorities of the first group of EU states for the topical vaginal drug in soft and hard capsules.

How some gut bacteria avoid immune surveillance

The immune system tolerates flagellins of commensal bacteria while mounting an immune response against flagellins produced by pathogens.

Obese mice are protected against genital herpes — thanks to their microbiota

The findings of a new research suggest that obesity-induced changes in the vaginal microbiota can affect the immune responses against viral infection.

COVID-19 may disrupt gut microbiota to increase risk for other infections

Microbiota alterations in COVID-19 patients appeared to be associated with secondary infections of the blood by gut bacteria: four cases of positive blood cultures of Staphylococcus species were identified.

COVID-19 in children: nasal microbiota as a possible ‘shield’ protection

Moraxella may be involved in protecting children from COVID-19 infections through its action on amino acid and lipid metabolism in the upper respiratory tract.

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