Rewriting the urinary tract paradigm: the urobiome as a gatekeeper of host defense

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The urobiome, or urinary tract microbiome, has emerged as a crucial component in maintaining urinary health and defending against infections. Recent advances in next-generation sequencing (NGS) have debunked the long-held belief that the urinary tract is sterile, revealing a unique ecosystem of microorganisms. The urobiome interacts with the urothelium and mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) to support local...

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