Noun
microbiota (plural microbiotas or microbiota)
The microbial community that inhabits a multi-cellular organism, whether the entire organism or a specific body surface.
Another review found that while there is tentative evidence it is not strong enough to recommend their use for this purpose. citation Antibiotic treatment of male partners could re-establish the normal microbiota of the male urogenital tract. Source: Internet
For example, gut microbiota composition and function is known to differ with respect to one’s genetics, geographical origin, age, diet, disease, location and lifestyle. Source: Internet
BV may be transmitted via the perineal enteric bacteria from the microbiota of the female and male genitalia. Source: Internet
Actionable associations of the host microbiota with health conditions span many health areas, such as oral and dental health, inflammatory bowel disease, metabolic syndrome, and other systemic conditions, and cancers. Source: Internet
However, many streptococcal species are not pathogenic, and form part of the commensal human microbiota of the mouth, skin, intestine, and upper respiratory tract. Source: Internet
One study published in the Journal of Hepatology showed that men and women respond differently to cirrhosis and to the medications that treat it — and that may have to do with differences in microbiota. Source: Internet