Shifts in the Lung Microbiota and Antibiotic Resistance Genes Occur With Aging in Patients With Lower Respiratory Tract Infections.

Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) are a leading cause of critical illness and mortality. The lung microbiome represents an important reservoir for the exchange of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs). The pathogenic microbes remain poorly understood among different age groups, including child...

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Published in:	BioMed Research International Vol. 2026; pp. 1 - 17
Main Authors:	Chen, Xiaoming, Dong, Tingyan, Wu, Dongliang, Pan, Quanguan, Wei, Jinhua, Liang, Guangwen, Lin, Zetai, Gurumallesh Prabu, Poorani
Format:	research tables/charts Journal Article
Published:	Wiley-Blackwell 4/6/2026
Online Access:	View this record in EBSCOhost