Detection of <i>Methanobrevobacter smithii</i> and <i>Methanobrevibacter oralis</i> in Lower Respiratory Tract Microbiota

Methanogens, the sole microbes producing methane, are archaea commonly found in human anaerobic microbiota. Methanogens are emerging as opportunistic pathogens associated with dysbiosis and are also detected and cultured in anaerobic abscesses. Their presence in the respiratory tract is yet unknown....

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Main Authors: Hassani Yasmine, Brégeon Fabienne, Aboudharam Gérard, Drancourt Michel, Grine Ghiles
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/8/12/1866