PLOS One
Presence of Dolosigranulum pigrum in the nasopharynx and its relationship with respiratory health status in paediatric population
Background Respiratory tract infections range from asymptomatic colonisation to an invasive disease. Recent studies suggest that nasopharyngeal microbiota may influence this variability. Emerging evidence points to Dolosigranulum pigrum, a nasopharyngeal commensal, as a potentially protective bacterium. This study aimed to identify variables associated with the presence of D. pigrum in the nasopharynx of children with varying respiratory health statuses. Methods Nasopharyngeal aspirates were collected from children …