Highlights d Influenza alters the production of SCFAs by the gut microbiota d The dysbiotic microbiota transfers susceptibility to respiratory bacterial infection d Supplementation with acetate restores the killing activity of alveolar macrophages d Activation of the SCFA receptor FFAR2 protects against bacterial superinfection
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