Abstract:Backgrounds
Microbial dysbiosis in the gut and urine has been implicated in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) based on previous studies. Additionally, emerging evidence has shown that salivary dysbiosis is associated with various diseases and oral health conditions. Building upon these findings, we aimed to investigate whether BPH patients exhibit a distinct salivary microbiome.
Methods and Materials
We recruited a cohort of BPH patients (n=50) and age-BMI matched healthy controls (HC; n=50). Sa… Show more
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