Rectal swabs are a reliable method of assessing the colonic microbiome

• Main Authors: Greg Turner (Author), Michael O'Grady (Author), Daniel Hudson (Author), Xochitl Morgan (Author), Frank Frizelle (Author), Rachel Purcell (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2022-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Advances in genome sequencing have enabled detailed microbiome analysis; however, the ideal specimen type for sequencing is yet to be determined. Rectal swabs may offer a rapid and convenient modality for colonic microbiome analysis. The aim of this study is to evaluate the use of rectal...