Defining the "core microbiome" of the microbial communities in the tonsils of healthy pigs

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Porcine tonsils are the colonization site for many pathogenic as well as commensal microorganisms and are the primary lymphoid tissue encountered by organisms entering through the mouth or nares. The goal of this study was to provide...

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Main Authors: Lowe Beth A, Marsh Terence L, Isaacs-Cosgrove Natasha, Kirkwood Roy N, Kiupel Matti, Mulks Martha H
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-02-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/12/20