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September 10, 2025World Journal of PediatricsOpen Access

Characteristics of the microbiota in the nasopharynx and nasal cavity of healthy children before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

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MLMin LiangWWWenjin WuLLLei Li

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Observational analysis shows decreased microbiota diversity in healthy children during COVID-19, suggesting implications for respiratory health.

Key Points

  • Microbiota diversity experienced a significant reduction during COVID-19 compared to pre-pandemic levels.
  • The most abundant microbiota phyla were Firmicutes and Proteobacteria, with notable shifts in different genera.
  • Observation method involved mucosal swabs from healthy children to analyze alterations in microbiota composition.
  • These findings highlight potential implications for respiratory infections and underscore the need for microbiota balance restoration.

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Liang et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1a40254b1d3bfb60de46ahttps://doi.org/10.1007/s12519-025-00953-z
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