Modeling of Urinary Microbiota Associated With Cystitis

• Published in: Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology Vol. 11; p. 643638
• Main Authors: Ceprnja, Marina, Oros, Damir, Melvan, Ena, Svetlicic, Ema, Skrlin, Jasenka, Barisic, Karmela, Starcevic, Lucija, Zucko, Jurica, Starcevic, Antonio
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 16.03.2021
• Subjects: 16S rRNA sequencing; antibiotics; Cellular and Infection Microbiology; microbial interaction modeling; microbiome; therapy duration; urinary tract infection; therapy duration; microbial interaction modeling; antibiotics; microbiome; 16S rRNA sequencing; urinary tract infection

A decade ago, when the Human Microbiome Project was starting, urinary tract (UT) was not included because the bladder and urine were considered to be sterile. Today, we are presented with evidence that healthy UT possesses native microbiota and any major event disrupting its “equilibrium” can impact...