Relative abundances of Atopobium, Megasphaera and Porphyromonas

Male sex is associated with relative abundances of Atopobium, Megasphaera and Porphyromonas in humans.

“males showing greater Shannon diversity and greater relative abundances of Atopobium, Megasphaera and Porphyromonas spp.”

Humansoral rinse

Oral Microbiota Dynamics Across the Lifespan: Age, Sex, Race and Socioeconomic Influences in the US Population

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