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Paired analysis of the microbiota of surface mucus and whole‐tissue specimens in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis
28 Jul 2015
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BACKGROUND: The role of bacteria in the pathogenesis of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) remains uncertain. Recent evidence suggests that bacteria are able to establish microcolonies within the underlying mucosa. However, to date there has been no systematic comparison of bacterial community composition and diversity in the surface mucosa with that of the underlying tissue. METHODS: Paired swabs and whole-tissue...
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