Effect of Sample Collection (Manual Expression vs. Pumping) and Skimming on the Microbial Profile of Human Milk Using Culture Techniques and Metataxonomic Analysis

Human milk microbiota is a unique bacterial community playing a relevant role in infant health, but its composition depends on different factors (woman health, lactation stage, and geographical lactation). However, information is lacking regarding some other factors that may affect the bacterial com...

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Main Authors: Maricela Rodríguez-Cruz, Claudio Alba, Marina Aparicio, María Ángeles Checa, Leonides Fernández, Juan Miguel Rodríguez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/8/9/1278