Lung Microbial Communities May Influence Pneumonia Recovery

Lung Microbial Communities May Influence Pneumonia Recovery

Northwestern University scientists have uncovered what they say may potentially be a previously unknown, hidden player in pneumonia. In their newly reported study, the scientists found that the lungs’ own microbial community, or microbiome, appears to influence how the illness evolves, who responds well to treatment, and whether a patient will recover successfully or continue to deteriorate. Using lung samples from pneumonia patients, the team a…

In pneumonia’s tug-of-war, lung microbiome could tip the balance

Lung microbiomes resembling oral microbiomes were associated with recovery.