Fig. 1: Samples were collected from preterm infants, full-term neonates, and adults over time. | Pediatric Research

Fig. 1: Samples were collected from preterm infants, full-term neonates, and adults over time.

From: Variable preterm oral microbiome stabilizes and reflects a full-term infant profile within three months

Fig. 1: Samples were collected from preterm infants, full-term neonates, and adults over time.

Oral samples were collected at similar time points from preterm and full-term infants (approximately during the first week post-birth and one month later). Adult oral samples were included in the analyses to further understand microbiota maturation of the infants. For preterm infants that were intubated (n = 14), tracheal aspirates were also collected to identify shared taxa between the mouth and lungs of these infants. Study ID refers to the QIITA study ID.

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