Metataxonomic investigation of the microbial community in the trachea and oropharynx of healthy controls and diabetic patients using endotracheal tubes.
Sun Young ChoJeong-Hyun ChoiSeung-Hyeun LeeYong-Sung ChoiSung Wook HwangYoung-Jin KimPublished in: PloS one (2021)
Endotracheal tube washing fluid may provide healthy control samples for upper respiratory investigations without incurring any additional risk to the subject.