Aspergillus fumigatus is a saprotrophic fungus; its primary habitat is the soil. In its ecological
niche, the fungus has learned how to adapt and proliferate in hostile environments. This …

The gut and lungs are anatomically distinct, but potential anatomic communications and
complex pathways involving their respective microbiota have reinforced the existence of a …

Background Long-term complications after COVID-19 are common, but the potential cause
for persistent symptoms after viral clearance remains unclear. Objective To investigate …

Bacteria that colonize the human gastrointestinal tract are essential for good health. The gut
microbiota has a critical role in pulmonary immunity and host's defense against viral …

Emerging findings indicate there is a vital cross-talk between gut microbiota and the lungs,
which is known as gut–lung axis. The gut disturbances in lung diseases including allergy …

Worldwide 300 million children and adults are affected by asthma. The development of
asthma is influenced by environmental and other exogenous factors synergizing with …

Secondary bacterial infections often complicate viral respiratory infections. We hypothesize
that perturbation of the gut microbiota during influenza A virus (IAV) infection might favor …

The gut microbial community (Gut microbiota) is known to impact metabolic functions as well
as immune responses in our body. Diet plays an important role in determining the …

Th17 cells provide protection at barrier tissues but may also contribute to immune pathology.
The relevance and induction mechanisms of pathologic Th17 responses in humans are …

Background: Gastrointestinal disorders are frequent in COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2 has
been hypothesized to impact on host microbial flora and gut inflammation, infecting intestinal …