The human upper respiratory tract (URT) offers a variety of niches for microbial colonization.
Local microbial communities are shaped by the different characteristics of the specific …

The respiratory tract is a complex organ system that is responsible for the exchange of
oxygen and carbon dioxide. The human respiratory tract spans from the nostrils to the lung …

Interactions between the developing microbiome and maturing immune system in early life
are critical for establishment of a homeostasis beneficial to both host and commensals. The …

Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) comprise a group of structurally complex,
unconjugated glycans that are highly abundant in human milk. HMOs are minimally digested …

Rationale: Many bacterial pathogens causing respiratory infections in children are common
residents of the respiratory tract. Insight into bacterial colonization patterns and microbiota …

Rationale: Perinatal and postnatal influences are presumed important drivers of the early-life
respiratory microbiota composition. We hypothesized that the respiratory microbiota …

Aim To synthesise the evidence on the association between duration and exclusivity of
breastfeeding and the risk of acute otitis media (AOM). Methods Systematic review and meta …

Breast milk is an unbeatable food that covers all the nutritional requirements of an infant in
its different stages of growth up to six months after birth. In addition, breastfeeding benefits …

Background Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) are a leading cause of childhood
morbidity and mortality. Potentially pathogenic organisms are present in the respiratory tract …

Respiratory tract infections are a major global health concern, accounting for high morbidity
and mortality, especially in young children and elderly individuals. Traditionally, highly …