Publications by authors named "Allison Cazarez Cortazar"
Diversity, composition, and networking of saliva microbiota distinguish the severity of COVID-19 episodes as revealed by an analysis of 16S rRNA variable V1-V3 region sequences.
Violeta Larios Serrato Beatriz Meza Carolina Gonzalez-Torres Javier Gaytan-Cervantes Joaquín González Ibarra Allison Cázarez Cortazar
mSystems
August 2023
Article Synopsis
- Limited studies exist on how the oral microbiome affects SARS-CoV-2 infection and disease severity.
- The research analyzed saliva samples from 31 asymptomatic individuals, 176 mild cases, 57 hospitalized severe patients, and 18 fatal cases to assess microbiome differences.
- The findings showed significant changes in saliva microbiota diversity and composition related to disease severity, suggesting a potential link between oral bacteria and COVID-19 outcomes, which could inform prognosis and understanding of the disease's pathogenesis.