Biopsia en ortopedia y riesgo de contaminación bacteriana durante el muestreo de tejidos: hechos y estrategias / Biopsy in orthopaedics and risk of bacterial contamination during tissue sampling: facts and strategies

Las biopsias en el campo de la ortopedia se utilizan para guiar las opciones de diagnóstico y tratamiento para el proceso de la enfermedad que puede estar ocurriendo. La preparación de la piel de estas biopsias sigue la preparación estándar para un procedimiento quirúrgico, con el objetivo de disminuir la cantidad de microbiota que podría conducir a la contaminación del tejido de la biopsia e incluso a una posible infección. El tejido obtenido de la biopsia a menudo se somete a un studio histopatológico y cultivo. La tasa de contaminación bacteriana informada es aproximadamente inferior al 4%. Esta revisión cuestiona si las muestras de las biopsias se contaminan con la microbiota que permanece en la piel y cómo puede afectar el manejo. Además, qué técnicas o pasos pueden disminuir la tasa de contaminación al realizar una biopsia. Nuestra revisión bibliográfica identificó pocos estudios sobre la contaminación bacteriana de las biopsias. Identificamos diferentes factores implicados en el conocimiento de la microbiota de la piel: técnicas y soluciones de preparación de la piel, variación de la microbiota típica que coloniza la piel según la región anatómica, retención preoperatoria versus administración profiláctica de antibióticos y uso de diferentes hojas de bisturí para la piel superficial y para tejidos profundos, entre otros. Aunque no pudimos identificar ningún dato que proporcionara respuestas a nuestra pregunta original y cuantificar cada factor individualmente, la mayoría de los estudios en diferentes campos ortopédicos proporcionaron hallazgos significativos hasta cierto punto. Describimos algunas recomendaciones prácticas basadas en el consenso y la efectividad teórica para disminuir la tasa de contaminación. Se necesitan más investigaciones en el campo de la ortopedia que impliquen la contaminación por microbiota de la piel de una biopsia

Biopsies in the field of orthopaedics are used to guide diagnostics and treatment options for the disease process that may be occurring such as a tumor or infection. Skin preparation of these biopsies follows the standard skin preparation for a surgical procedure, with the aim to decrease the amount of microbiota that could lead to contamination of the tissue biopsy and even possible infection. The tissue obtained from the biopsy often undergoes pathology and culture. The reported bacterial contamination rate is roughly below 4%. This review questions how samples from the biopsies are getting contaminated by microbiota that remains on the skin and how it affects infection management. In addition, which techniques or steps can decrease the rate of contamination when performing a biopsy. Our review identified little to no data on investigating bacterial contamination of biopsies. In doing this, the review identified different factors implicated in skin microbiota awareness: skin preparation techniques and solutions, variation of typical microbiota that colonize the skin based on the anatomical region, preoperative withholding versus administrating antibiotics prophylactically and using different scalpel blades for superficial and deep incisions, among others. Although we failed to identify any data that provided answers to our original question and quantify each factor individually, most studies in different orthopaedic fields provided significant findings to some extent. We outline some practical recommendations based on consensus and theoretical effectiveness in decreasing the contamination rate. Further research entailing skin microbiota contamination of a biopsy is needed in the field of orthopaedics.

Nutrición de la embarazada, primer pilar de la nutrición para la vida / Nutrition of the pregnant, the first pillar of a nutrition for life

Following healthy eating patterns is important for pregnant and lactating women for a number of reasons. Increasing calories and nutrient intake is necessary to support the growth and development of the baby and maintain the health of the mother. Having access to a healthy dietary pattern before and during pregnancy will improve pregnancy outcomes. In addition, following a healthy diet plan before and during pregnancy as well as while breastfeeding has the potential to influence the health of mother and child in successive stages of life. Pregnancy and breastfeeding are special stages in a woman's life and nutrition plays a vital role before, during and after these stages in maintaining the health of the mother and her child. Consideration should be given to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight before pregnancy, gaining weight during pregnancy as recommended, and returning to a healthy weight after the postpartum period. Events that occur in the early stages of life play an important role in the development of chronic diseases. It is recognized that diet and lifestyle during pregnancy are crucial determinants for modulating the microbiota of the offspring, through a vertical transfer from the dysbiotic maternal environment. In addition, intestinal colonization is maximized in the first two years of life through the type and timing of feeding of the newborn

Seguir patrones de alimentación saludables es importante para las mujeres embarazadas y mujeres lactantes por varias razones. Aumento de calorías y la ingesta de nutrientes es necesaria para apoyar el crecimiento y desarrollo del bebé y mantener la salud de la madre. Tener acceso a un patrón dietético saludable antes y durante el embarazo mejorará. resultados del embarazo. Además, seguir un plan de dieta saludable antes y durante el embarazo, así como durante la lactancia, tiene el potencial influir en la salud de la madre y el niño en las sucesivas etapas de la vida. El embarazo y la lactancia son etapas especiales en la vida de una mujer y la nutrición juega un papel vital antes, durante y después de estas etapas en el mantenimiento de la salud de la madre y su hijo. Consideración debe darse para lograr y mantener un peso saludable antes embarazo, aumento de peso durante el embarazo según lo recomendado, y volver a un peso saludable después del período posparto. Los eventos que ocurren en las primeras etapas de la vida juegan un papel importante en el desarrollo de enfermedades crónicas. Se reconoce que la dieta y El estilo de vida durante el embarazo son determinantes cruciales para modular la microbiota de la descendencia, a través de una transferencia vertical desde el ambiente materno disbiótico. Además, la colonización intestinal se maximiza en los primeros dos años de vida a través del tipo y el momento de alimentación del recién nacido

Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus Individuals Carry Different Periodontal Bacteria

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify etiologic microbiota associated periodontal diseases among diabetes patients and the factors related to the most commonly identified bacteria species. Material and Methods: Periodontal plaque samples from 11 diabetic participants and 13 non-diabetic controls were collected to assess their aerobic and anaerobic bacterial growth. Different distinct colonies were identified by microscopic and 16srDNA sequencing. Pearson's chi-square tests were conducted to examine any association between categorical variables. Results: The diabetic subjects revealed a more intense plaque formation with a mean plaque index of 2.4 compared to 1.8 in non-diabetics. A total of 86 bacteria were isolated from 24 plaque samples, 44 were aerobic, and 42 were anaerobic. Only aerobic isolates, 22 from diabetic patients and 22 from non-diabetic patients, were evaluated in these analyses. Bacillus spp. (B. cereus mainly) and Klebsiella spp. (K. pneumoniae, K. aerogenes, K. oxytoca) were detected markedly higher in non-diabetic individuals than in diabetic subjects (p=0.026 and p=0.021, respectively). Some bacteria were only identified in the dental plaque of diabetic individuals, namely, Bacillus mojavensis, Enterobacter cloacae, Proteus mirabilis, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus hominis, Staphylococcus pasteuri, Streptococcus mutans, and Streptococcus pasteurianus. The presence of acid reflux and jaundice were significantly associated with the most common bacterial isolate, namely Bacillus spp., with the p-values of 0.007 and 0.001, respectively. Conclusion: Type-2 diabetes mellitus is associated with a higher amount of dental plaques. Periodontal plaque samples from diabetic and non-diabetic subjects possess differential microbial communities. Diabetic plaques contain more versatile microbes predominated by gram-positive streptococci and staphylococci.

Diversity of Sub-Gingival Fluids Microbiota Compositions in Periodontitis and Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients: A Case-Control Study

Abstract Objective: To determine the diversity of microbiota in the sub-gingival fluids from periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients and to know the relationship of microbiota abnormalities between periodontitis and RA. Material and Methods: Samples were collected from sub-gingival fluids of nine participants by swabbing technique. The participants were divided into 3 groups, namely the control (not periodontitis and RA), periodontitis, and RA. The total number of bacteria was calculated by using direct culture in serial dilution by applying the total plate count method. Isolation of microbiota was conducted by pour plates and incubated in an anaerobic jar. The bacterial diversity was performed by Simpson index and DNA Isolation. Results: There were differences in the concentration of sub-gingival fluids bacteria in the control group with the periodontitis and RA group. The microbiota composition profiles were different for each group. The bacterial isolate 4, 5 and 22 were found in all groups, while isolate 14 was assumed to be related to the metabolic pathway in microbiota abnormalities associated with disease progression. Conclusion: The Simpson index has a value >0.61 with high bacterial dominance; however, the diversity of microbiota is at a low level of diversity. We assumed that isolate 14 was associated with development of RA disease.

Caracterização de compostos bioativos de maracujá (Passiflora tenuifila) e efeito do seu consumo sobre marcadores bioquímicos, microbiota intestinal em indivíduos eutróficos e obesos / Characterization of bioactive compounds of passion fruit (Passiflora tenuifila) and effect of consumption on biochemical markers, intestinal microbiota in eutrophic and obese subjects

O maracujá (Passiflora ssp.) é conhecido por suas características sensoriais e por apresentar diversos compostos bioativos. Estudos prévios demonstraram que o consumo a longo prazo de maracujá melhorou os parâmetros bioquímicos, inflamatórios e antioxidantes. Uma espécie que tem despertado interesse é a Passiflora tenuifila Killip consumida pela população local, porém, ainda com baixa expressão comercial. Assim, o objetivo deste trabalho consiste em avaliar o efeito da ingestão a médio prazo de maracujá (P. tenuifila Killip) em indivíduos eutróficos e obesos. Inicialmente foi realizada uma caracterização do fruto em dois estágios de amadurecimento (verde e maduro), uma vez que são consumidas nestas duas formas. Foram avaliadas características físicoquímicas e o perfil de flavonoides por HPLC-ESI-MS/MS. O conteúdo de Sólidos Totais Solúveis variou entre 20,80 e 23,55° Brix, porém não foi observada diferença significativa entre os dois estágios. Os principais açúcares identificados foram a sacarose e glicose, variando entre 4,0-8,5%, apresentando maior conteúdo no estádio verde (p<0.05). Os principais ácidos orgânicos encontrados foram o cítrico, tartárico e málico, no entanto os teores variaram entre os lotes analisados. Os frutos nos dois estádios apresentaram o mesmo perfil de flavonoides, apresentando como compostos majoritários a procianidinaTipo B e flavonas C -glicosiladas (luteolina e apigenina). Após a caracterização do fruto, foram recrutados indivíduos adultos (entre 19 e 59 anos), eutróficos (IMC= 19,0- 24,99 Kg/m2) ou obesos (IMC > 30,00) que ingeriram durante 30 dias uma dose diária do maracujá (P. tenuifila Killip). Foram avaliados marcadores antropométricos, perfil bioquímico sérico, do estresse oxidativo e permeabilidade intestinal. Foi avaliado também a excreção de flavonoides na urina por HPLC-ESI-QTOF-MS/MS e a microbiota intestinal por 16s rRNA. A ingestão diária por somente 30 dias de uma porção de P. tenuifila Killip demonstrou grandes benefícios. O consumo da P. tenuifila Killip foi responsável pela redução da concentração de colesterol total e LDL sérico dos indivíduos obesos (p<0,05). Foi observado tendência na redução da permeabilidade intestinal e redução significativa (p<0,05) no biomarcador do estresse oxidativo 8-OHdG (associado à dano à estrutura do DNA). O consumo do maracujá P. tenuifila Killip aumentou a excreção de metabólitos na urina produzidos a partir da metabolização de flavonas-C-glicosiladas e flavan-3-ol e, por fim, foi capaz de modular a microbiota reduzindo a abundância relativa do filo Firmicutes (associada a obesidade) e aumentando a proporção de Lachonospiraceae (família associada à redução de inflamação local e ao metabolismo de compostos fenólicos)

Passion fruit (Passiflora ssp.) is known for its sensory characteristics and for presenting various bioactive compounds. Previous studies shown that long-term passion fruit consumption has improved biochemical, inflammatory and antioxidant parameters. A species that has aroused interest is Passiflora tenuifila Killip consumed by the local population, but has no commercial expression yet. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of medium-term intake of passion fruit (P. tenuifila Killip) on eutrophic and obese subjects. Initially, the fruit was characterized in two ripening stages (green and ripe), which are the most consumed stages. Physico-chemical characteristics and flavonoid profile were evaluated by HPLC-ESI-MS/MS. The total soluble solids content ranged from 20.80 to 23.55 ° Brix, but no significant difference was observed between the two stages. The main sugars identified were sucrose and glucose, ranging from 4.0- 8.5%, with higher content in the green stage (p<0.05). The main organic acids found were citric, tartaric and malic, however the levels varied between the lots analyzed. The fruits in both stages presented the same profile of flavonoids, presenting as major compounds procianidin Type B and C-glycosylated flavones (luteolin and apigenin). After fruit characterization, adult (between 19 and 59 years), eutrophic (BMI = 19.0-24.99 Kg/m2) or obese (BMI>30.00) ingested for 30 days a daily dose of passion fruit (P. tenuifila Killip) and anthropometrics indicators, serum biochemical profile, oxidative stress and intestinal permeability were evaluated. The excretion of flavonoids in urine by HPLC-ESI-QTOF-MS/MS and intestinal microbiota by 16s rRNA was also evaluated. Daily intake for only 30 days of a portion of P. tenuifila Killip has shown great benefits. The P. tenuifila Killip consumption was responsible for reduction of total cholesterol and LDL in obese subjects (p<0.05). There was a tendency to reduce intestinal permeability and a significant reduction (p<0.05) of 8-OHdG (oxidative stress biomarker, associated with damage to DNA structure). P. tenuifila Killip consumption increased the excretion of urine metabolites produced by metabolization of flavones-C-glycosylated and flavan-3-ol and, finally, was able to modulate the microbiota, reducing the relative abundance of the Firmicutes (phylum associated with obesity) and increasing the proportion of Lachonospiraceae (family associated with reduced local inflammation and metabolism of phenolic compounds)

Assessment of the oral microbiome in the development of recurrent oral aphthae in patients with gastrointestinal pathology

Chronic recurrent oral aphthae in residents living in an ecologically unfavourable region are characterized by a permanent course and prolonged recovery processes of regeneration of pathological elements of the oral mucosa. Using the microbiological method and modern test systems, it has been found that on the surface of aphthae an extremely diverse state of the oral microbiota is determined and its types are diverse. Trigger mechanisms have been determined. The role of representatives of various types of microorganisms - enterococci, staphylococci, streptococci, yeast-like fungi of the genus Candida (C. albicans) and obligate-anaerobes in the development of recurrent oral aphthae has been established. The data obtained can serve as an indication for the development of modern treatment and preventive measures regarding this category of patients.

Caracterização da microbiota vaginal, intestinal e oral durante o período gestacional / Vaginal, gut and oral microbiota characterization during pregnancy

A simbiose desenvolvida entre seres vivos e microrganismos desempenha um importante papel na relação saúde-doença do hospedeiro. Neste sentido, o corpo humano abriga uma grande e diversa comunidade de microrganismos, sendo as mucosas vaginal, intestinal e oral as principais superfícies mucosas do corpo feminino que abrigam as comunidades bacterianas de fundamental importância para a mulher. Estes microrganismos atuam no desenvolvimento e modulação do sistema imune, na manutenção e otimização de vias metabólicas e competem por sítios de colonização, prevenindo que microrganismos patogênicos estabeleçam colonização. A composição da microbiota feminina varia com a idade, pH, secreção hormonal, ciclo menstrual, uso de anticoncepcional e atividade sexual. O presente estudo buscou caracterizar a composição da microbiota do corpo feminino durante o período gestacional, comparando os achados entre gestantes e não gestantes saudáveis, através de técnicas de biologia molecular. Foram selecionadas 60 mulheres saudáveis para o estudo e coletadas amostras de secreção vaginal, fezes e swab oral de cada participante. O DNA das amostras foi extraído e submetido à sequenciamento do gene 16S rRNA e quantificado através da técnica de PCR em tempo real. Das participantes selecionadas, 42 eram gestantes e 18 eram mulheres não gestantes em idade reprodutiva. Observamos que a quantificação total de bactérias na vagina não apresentou diferenças entre gestantes e não gestantes. Houve aumento na abundância de Lactobacillus no sítio vaginal, bactérias produtoras de butirato na microbiota intestinal e Streptococcus na microbiota oral de mulheres grávidas quando comparadas com mulheres não gestantes. Além disso, observamos que a composição e a disposição dos gêneros encontrados sofrem uma modificação, tal como aumento de gêneros relacionados com a manutenção da homeostase no grupo de mulheres gestantes. O período gestacional influencia positivamente na composição da microbiota, garantindo assim a prevalência de gêneros bacterianos responsáveis pela manutenção das condições ideais para o desenvolvimento da gestação saudável

The symbiosis developed between living organisms and microorganisms plays an important role in the health-disease relationship of the host. In this sense, the human body harbor a large and diverse community of microorganisms, the vaginal, intestinal and oral mucosa are the main mucosal surfaces of the female body that harbor bacterial communities of fundamental importance for women. These microorganisms act in the development and modulation of the immune system, in the maintenance and optimization of metabolic pathways and compete for colonization sites, preventing pathogenic microorganisms from establishing colonization. The composition of the female microbiota varies with age, pH, hormonal secretion, menstrual cycle, contraceptive use and sexual activity. The present study aimed to characterize the microbiota composition of the female body during the gestational period, comparing the findings between healthy and non - pregnant women through molecular biology techniques. Sixty healthy women were selected for the study and samples of vaginal secretion, stool and oral swab from each participant were collected. The DNA of the samples was extracted and submitted to the 16S rRNA gene sequencing and quantified by the real-time PCR technique. Were select, 42 were pregnant and 18 were non-pregnant women of reproductive age. We observed that the total quantification of bacteria in the vaginal samples did not present differences between pregnant and non-pregnant women. There was an increase in the abundance of Lactobacillus in the vaginal site, butyrate producing bacteria in the intestinal microbiota and Streptococcus in the oral microbiota of pregnant women when compared to nonpregnant women. In addition, we observed that the composition and arrangement of the genera found undergo a modification, such as an increase in genera related to the maintenance of homeostasis in the group of pregnant women. The pregnancy influences the composition of the microbiota, thus ensuring the prevalence of bacterial genera responsible for the maintenance of the ideal conditions for the development of healthy pregnancy

Efeitos da fibrose cística sobre o microbioma bucal e o proteoma salivar / Effects of cystic fibrosis on oral microbiome and salivary proteome

A Fibrose Cística (FC) é uma doença genética de elevada prevalência global e que causa função anormal das glândulas exócrinas. As alterações nas funções das glândulas salivares podem impactar a saúde bucal que por sua vez podem influenciar a saúde geral. A boca pode representar um reservatório microbiano de potenciais patógenos e colonizadores das vias aéreas, causando infecções crônicas pulmonares. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar os impactos da FC na cavidade bucal, saliva e microbioma bucal. Foram incluídos no estudo 50 pacientes com diagnóstico de FC com idades de 3 a 20 anos, divididos em 2 grupos de acordo com o grau de severidade da doença determinado pelo escore de Shwachman-Kulczycki: G1 (baixa severidade) e G2 (alta severidade). Foi também incluído grupo controle pareado ao grupo de estudo quanto ao gênero e idade (G3, n=50). A presença de lesões de cárie foi avaliada. O impacto da FC sobre a saúde bucal foi avaliado por questionário preenchido pelos pais ou responsáveis. Amostra de saliva estimulada foi coletada de todos os pacientes. O microbioma bucal foi avaliado por Human Oral Microbe Identification using Next Generation Sequencing (HOMINGS) e metodologias de cultivo, para análise da microbiota potencialmente oportunista e cariogênica. Realizouse ainda a análise proteômica da saliva e quantificação de imunoglobulinas salivares. Os resultados foram analisados e, de acordo com a distribuição dos dados e avaliação desejada, foram aplicados os testes estatísticos apropriados, sendo adotado o nível de significância de 5%. O questionário aplicado apontou que os pais consideraram que a saúde bucal não impacta negativamente a saúde geral dos seus filhos em todos os grupos estudados Os grupos de pacientes com FC apresentaram menores índices de Ceo-d, CPO-D, taxa de fluxo salivar e pH inicial em relação ao grupo controle. As contagens de estafilococos e leveduras foram significativamente mais elevadas nos grupos FC. Todos os isolados fúngicos foram suscetíveis aos antifúngicos testados. Alta incidência de resistência foi observada dentre as cepas bacterianas. Os níveis de IgA foram mais altos nos grupos com FC em relação ao controle. Pseudomonas aeruginosa foi detectada apenas nos grupos com FC. A análise proteômica identificou 7 potenciais biomarcadores para a fibrose cística. Conclui-se que o monitoramento do microbioma oral de pacientes com fibrose cística pode ser uma ferramenta importante na prevenção da colonização pulmonar por potenciais patógenos. O estudo de biomarcadores salivares pode contribuir para o desenvolvimento de novos métodos de diagnóstico alternativos ao teste do suor para a fibrose cística(AU)

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease with high global prevalence that causes abnormal function of the exocrine glands. The functional alterations of salivary glands and saliva can impact the oral health and influence general health. Oral cavity may represent a microbial reservoir of potential pathogens that can colonize the airways and cause chronic pulmonary infections. The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of cystic fibrosis on the oral cavity, saliva and oral microbiome. Fifty CF patients aged from 3 to 20 years were divided into two groups according to the disease severity determined by the Shwachman-Kulczycki score: G1 (low severity) and G2 (high severity). Also, age and gender paired control group was included in the study (G3, n = 50). The occurrence of caries was evaluated. The impact of CF on oral health was evaluated by a questionnaire filled by parents or responsible person. Stimulated whole saliva (WS) samples were collected from all patients. The oral microbiome was analyzed by Human Oral Microbe Identification using Next Generation Sequencing (HOMINGS) and by microbiological culture methodologies to evaluate the potential opportunistic and cariogenic microbiota. The proteomic analysis of saliva and quantification of salivary immunoglobulins were carried out. Statistical analysis was performed according to the normality of the data at a significance level of 5%. The applied questionnaire pointed out that oral health did not impact systemic health negatively, according to the parents in all groups. The groups of patients with CF had lower rates of dmft, DMFT, salivary flow rate and initial pH in comparison to the control group. The counts of staphylococcal and yeast from CF groups were significant higher than the controls. All fungal isolates were susceptible to the antifungal agents. Higher incidence of bacterial resistance was observed. The IgA levels were higher in both CF groups than in the control group. Pseudomonas aeruginosa were detected only in the CF groups. The proteomic analysis identified 7 potential biomarkers for cystic fibrosis. The effects of CF in saliva and oral microbiome must be considered to establishment of therapeutic and preventives multidisciplinary protocols aiming overall health and quality of life of these patients. In conclusion, monitoring the oral microbiome of CF patients may be an important tool in the prevention of pulmonary colonization by potential pathogens. The study of salivary biomarkers may contribute to the development of new diagnostics methods alternative to sweat test for CF(AU)

Identificação da microbiota da cavidade oral de equinos / Oral cavity microbiota identification of horses / Identificación de la microbiota de la cavidad oral de equinos

Este trabalho descreve a recuperação e a identificação de bactérias da microbiota oral de equinos sadios provenientes da Sociedade Rural de Umuarama-PR e de centros de treinamento de Quarto de Milha da região. Foram coletados espécimes orais de 48 animais adultos de ambos os sexos, utilizando suabe estéril que foram semeados em ágar base acrescido de 5-8% de sangue ovino desfibrinado. As cepas isoladas foram identificadas segundo as suas características morfocoloniais, morfotinturiais e testes bioquímicos. Foram isolados a partir desses animais cocos gram-positivos (Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp. E Nocardia spp.) e gram-negativos (Moraxella spp.) além de bastonetes gram-negativos, residentes das regiões periodontal e terço médio da lingua. Os principais isolados bacterianos das amostras periodontais foram Staphylococcus spp. Em 81,25% (39/48) das amostras, seguido por Streptococcus spp. Em 41,67% (20/48) das amostras. Os achados derivados das amostras da lingua mostraram maior colonização de Streptococcus spp. Comparada aos Staphylococcus spp. Os resultados obtidos representaram contribuição original para o conhecimento da microbiota oral de equinos, tendo significado para a microbiologia comparada.

This paper describes the recovery and identification of bacteria from the oral microbiota of healthy horses from the Rural Society (Sociedade Rural) in Umuarama-PR and Quarter Horse training centers in the region. Oral specimens were collected from 48 adult animals of both sexes, using sterile swabs plated on blood agar. Isolates were identified according to their morpho-colonial, staining and biochemical test characteristics. Gram-positive (Staphylococcus spp. and Streptococcus spp., Nocardia spp.) and gram-negative (Moraxella spp.) cocci, as well as periodontal rod cells were isolated from the periodontal and middle third portion of the tongue. The main bacterial isolates from periodontal samples were Staphylococcus spp., found in 81.25% (39/48) samples, followed by Streptococcus spp. in 41.67% (20/48) samples. The findings derived from tongue samples presented higher Streptococcus spp colonization. Compared to Staphylococcus spp., the results represent an original contribution to the knowledge of horse oral microbiota, with significance to compared microbiology.

Esta investigación describe la recuperación y la identificación de bacterias de la microbiota oral en equinos sanos provenientes de la Sociedad Rural de Umuarama-PR y de centros de entrenamiento de Cuarto de Milla de la región. Se ha recolectado muestras orales de 48 animales adultos de ambos sexos, utilizando hisopos estériles que fueron sembrados en ágar base añadido de 5-8% de sangre ovino desfibrinado. Las cepas aisladas fueron identificadas segundo sus características morfo coloniales, morfo tintúrales y pruebas bioquímicas. Se aislaron a partir de esos animales cocos gran positivos (Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp. Y Nocardia spp.) y gran negativos (Moraxella spp.), además de bastones gran negativos, residentes de las regiones periodontal y medio de la lengua. Los principales aislados bacterianos de las muestras periodontales fueron Staphylococcus spp. En 81,25% (39/48) de las muestras, seguido por Streptococcus spp. En 41,67% (20/48) de las muestras. Los hallazgos derivados de las muestras de la lengua presentaron mayor colonización de Streptococcus spp. Comparada a los Streptococcus spp. Los resultados obtenidos representan una contribución original al conocimiento de la microbiota oral de equinos, que tienen significado para la microbiología comparada.

Association among genetic predisposition, gut microbiota, and host immune response in the etiopathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), is a chronic disorder that affects thousands of people around the world. These diseases are characterized by exacerbated uncontrolled intestinal inflammation that leads to poor quality of life in affected patients. Although the exact cause of IBD still remains unknown, compelling evidence suggests that the interplay among immune deregulation, environmental factors, and genetic polymorphisms contributes to the multifactorial nature of the disease. Therefore, in this review we present classical and novel findings regarding IBD etiopathogenesis. Considering the genetic causes of the diseases, alterations in about 100 genes or allelic variants, most of them in components of the immune system, have been related to IBD susceptibility. Dysbiosis of the intestinal microbiota also plays a role in the initiation or perpetuation of gut inflammation, which develops under altered or impaired immune responses. In this context, unbalanced innate and especially adaptive immunity has been considered one of the major contributing factors to IBD development, with the involvement of the Th1, Th2, and Th17 effector population in addition to impaired regulatory responses in CD or UC. Finally, an understanding of the interplay among pathogenic triggers of IBD will improve knowledge about the immunological mechanisms of gut inflammation, thus providing novel tools for IBD control.