Skin microbiome sampling in the preterm neonate. Issue 1 (16th November 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Schoch, Jennifer J.; Gauthier, Josee; Gharaibeh, Raad Z.; Jobin, Christian; Bohannon, Mary; Neu, Josef; Parker, Leslie
• Is Part Of: Pediatric dermatology. Volume 40:Issue 1(2023)
• Page Start: 129
• Page End: 131
• Publication Date: 2022-11-16
• Subjects: cutaneous microbiome -- neonatal intensive care unit -- prematurity -- preterm -- skin microbiome; Pediatric dermatology -- Periodicals; Children -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.925
• DOI: 10.1111/pde.15158
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0736-8046

Abstract

Abstract: Despite advances in our understanding of the human microbiome, there exist significant knowledge gaps in our understanding of the skin microbiome of the preterm neonate. Herein, we describe skin microbiome sampling of six preterm neonates at multiple timepoints, and compare the skin microbiome samples to environmental (crib/isolette swabs) and negative controls. Samples of the same type (skin, crib, control) were more similar than when compared by week or by patient.