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Sputum and mouth bacteria profiles linked to long COVID severity and symptoms after hospital stay

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Abstract

Acute COVID-19 alters the airway microbiota.

  • Changes in the airway microbiota may persist after recovery from COVID-19.
  • The severity and subtype of long COVID could be associated with specific microbiota profiles.
  • Links between microbiota alterations and inflammation are being investigated.

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