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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Human Health

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) is a significant global health threat.
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection causes intestinal microecological imbalance.
  • Intestinal flora imbalance can increase susceptibility to M. tuberculosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the relationship between Prevotella and pulmonary tuberculosis.
  • To explore novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for TB.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on Prevotella and tuberculosis.
  • Analysis of studies investigating gut microbiota in TB patients.

Main Results:

  • Prevotella abundance is significantly altered in tuberculosis patients.
  • Prevotella is associated with inflammatory responses relevant to TB.

Conclusions:

  • Prevotella may serve as a biomarker for tuberculosis.
  • Targeting Prevotella could offer new avenues for TB treatment.