The gut microbiota as a modulator of innate immunity during melioidosis.

The gut microbiota as a modulator of innate immunity during melioidosis.

BACKGROUND:Melioidosis, caused by the Gram-negative bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei, is an emerging cause of pneumonia-derived sepsis in the tropics. The gut microbiota supports local mucosal immunity and is increasingly recognized as a protective mediator in host defenses against systemic infec...

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Main Authors: Jacqueline M Lankelma, Emma Birnie, Tassili A F Weehuizen, Brendon P Scicluna, Clara Belzer, Riekelt H Houtkooper, Joris J T H Roelofs, Alex F de Vos, Tom van der Poll, Andries E Budding, W Joost Wiersinga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-04-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5411098?pdf=render

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