Functioning as the exterior interface of the human body with the environment, skin acts as a
physical barrier to prevent the invasion of foreign pathogens while providing a home to the …

The human upper respiratory tract (URT) offers a variety of niches for microbial colonization.
Local microbial communities are shaped by the different characteristics of the specific …

Staphylococcus aureus is a Gram-positive opportunistic pathogen that has evolved a
complex regulatory network to control virulence. One of the main functions of this …

The skin is a complex and dynamic ecosystem that is inhabited by bacteria, archaea, fungi
and viruses. These microbes—collectively referred to as the skin microbiota—are …

The respiratory tract is a complex organ system that is responsible for the exchange of
oxygen and carbon dioxide. The human respiratory tract spans from the nostrils to the lung …

The holobiont (host with its endocellular and extracellular microbiome) can function as a
distinct biological entity, an additional organismal level to the ones previously considered …

Staphylococcus aureus is frequently isolated from the skin of atopic dermatitis (AD) patients
during flares. The normal microbiota is disrupted and the diversity of the microorganisms on …

The skin microbiome is an ecosystem comprised of a multitude of microbial species
interacting with their surroundings, including other microbes and host epithelial and immune …

abstract The skin microbiome is a key component of pathogenesis in atopic dermatitis (AD).
The skin of AD patients is characterized by microbial dysbiosis, with a reduction of microbial …

Foot infections are the main disabling complication in patients with diabetes mellitus. These
infections can lead to lower-limb amputation, increasing mortality and decreasing the quality …