Researchers analyzed the fecal microbiota composition in COVID-19 patients in comparison to non-COVID-19 controls.
By Vijay Kumar MalesuAug 23 2023Reviewed by Sophia Coveney In a recent study published in the BMC Infectious Diseases, a group of researchers analyzed the fecal microbiota composition in Coronavirus disease 2019 patients in comparison to non-COVID-19 controls.
The human gut microbiota, dominated by three main bacterial phyla, impacts host health and possibly the body's immune response to respiratory diseases like COVID-19. Related StoriesEvery day, a list of PCR-positive SARS-CoV-2 patients was updated and reviewed by infectious disease doctors. Stool samples were taken at various intervals after the SARS-CoV-2 diagnosis. The hospital's electronic health record system provided a plethora of patient information, including clinical, radiological, and laboratory data.
Study results During the investigation, 57 individuals diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2 infection were studied. Their median age stood at 68 years, with the majority falling within the 60-79 age range. Notably, about 23% of the participants were over 80 years old. A minority belonged to the 18-49 age bracket.
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