[Exploring local microbial communities in adenoids through 16S rRNA gene sequencing]

Luohua Yuan1,2, Haibing Liu2, Wenli Li2

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery,West China Hospital,Sichuan University,Chengdu,610000,China.

Summary

Adenoids harbor diverse microbes, including potential pathogens like Bacillus subtilis and Streptococcus pneumoniae. This study supports the idea that adenoids function as a "pathogen reservoir" for various infections.