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Published on: March 19, 2018
Intestinal Microbiota in Children with Anemia in Southern Peru through Next-Generation Sequencing Technology
Karla Díaz-Rodríguez1, Jani Pacheco-Aranibar1,2,3, Cecilia Manrique-Sam1
1Post-Graduate School, Universidad Católica de Santa María, Urb. San José s/n, Umacollo, Arequipa 04013, Peru.
Abstract:
Knowledge of the sequencing of the 16S rRNA gene constitutes a true revolution in understanding the composition of the intestinal microbiota and its implication in health states. This study details microbial composition through next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology in children with anemia. Anemia is the most frequent hematological disorder that affects human beings. In Peru, it is one of the conditions that presents the most significant concern due to the adverse effects that cause it, such as delayed growth and psychomotor development, in addition to a deficiency in cognitive development.
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