mikrobioota
Mikrobioota refers to the complex community of microorganisms that inhabit a particular environment, such as the human body. In humans, mikrobioota is most often discussed in relation to the gut, but distinct communities exist on the skin, in the oral cavity, the respiratory tract, and the urogenital tract. The mikrobioota includes bacteria, archaea, fungi, and viruses, together with their collective genetic material, known as the microbiome.
Composition and variation vary by location in the body and over time. The gut microbiota, for example,
Functions of the mikrobioota are diverse and essential for host health. They aid in digestion and fermentation
Clinical relevance and research aspects: disruptions to microbial balance, or dysbiosis, have been associated with inflammatory