Microbiome Flashcards
Which organisms predominate in the microbiome 1 week after birth?
Actinobacteria
Proteobacteria
Which organisms predominate in the microbiome 6 months after birth?
Bacteroides
Firmicutes
What is the effect of vaginal delivery on the microbiome?
Increased prevalence of Bifidobacteria, Bacteroides, and E. coli
Decreased prevalence of C. difficile
What is the effect of C-section on the microbiome?
Decreased prevalence of Bifidobacteria and Bacteroides
Increased prevalence of C. difficile
What are the effects of breastfeeding on the microbiome?
Increased prevalence of: Bifidobacteria Staph Strep Enterococci Lactobacilli
What are the effects of formula feeding on the microbiome?
Increased prevalence of Bacteroides, C. difficile
Changes in the microbiome - Crohn’s disease
Associated with decreased prevalence of Bacteroides and Clostridium
Changes in the microbiome - Bacterial vaginosis
Associated with decreased prevalence of Lactobacilli and increased prevalence of Gardernella