Improve Microbiome Diagnostics with High-Quality Oropharyngeal Swabs

A recent study published in PLOS ONE investigated the potential of oral microbiome testing as an alternative to traditional invasive diagnostic methods for gastric conditions. The research, conducted across two Brazilian centers in Belterra and São Paulo, examined 266 participants undergoing upper digestive endoscopy to assess whether oral bacterial profiles could serve as reliable indicators of gastric health.
The researchers employed sophisticated 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing to analyze oral samples, identifying prevalent bacterial genera including Prevotella, Haemophilus, Fusobacterium, Neisseria, and Streptococcus. The study utilized comprehensive bioinformatic analysis to explore alpha and beta diversity, richness, and differential abundance across various endoscopy outcome groups.
While the study found significant differences in oral microbiome profiles between the two study locations, it did not establish clear correlations between specific bacterial patterns and gastric conditions. One notable finding was the identification of Tenericutes phylum in patients with both erosive esophagitis and gastroduodenal peptic disease, though the small sample size limits broader conclusions.
The research underscores the complexity of using oral microbiome analysis for gastric diagnostics while highlighting the need for larger, more comprehensive studies. It also emphasizes the importance of considering population-specific factors in microbiome research and the critical role of proper sampling methodology.

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References

Martins FP, Andrade-Silva J, Teixeira BL, Ferrari A, Christoff AP, Cruz GNF, Paladino FV, de Oliveira LFV, Hernandes C. Oral microbiome test as an alternative diagnostic tool for gastric alterations: A prospective, bicentric cross-sectional study. PLoS One. 2024 Dec 2;19(12):e0314660. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0314660. PMID: 39621633; PMCID: PMC11611075.