Open AccessThe microbiome and the immune system in critical illness
Author(s) -
Ashley A. Miniet,
Jocelyn R. Grunwell,
Craig M. Coopersmith
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
current opinion in critical care, with evaluated medline/current opinion in critical care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.212
H-Index - 88
eISSN - 1080-8183
pISSN - 1070-5295
DOI - 10.1097/mcc.0000000000000800
Subject(s) - microbiome , critical illness , immune system , medicine , crosstalk , immunity , immune dysregulation , immunology , gut microbiome , critically ill , intensive care medicine , bioinformatics , biology , physics , optics
Although the gut microbiome plays a crucial role in the maintenance of health, it is hypothesized to drive morbidity and mortality in critically ill patients. This review describes the relationship between the gut microbiome and the immune system in critical illness.