Flu's secret allies: study reveals how infection reshapes nose bacteria
NCT ID NCT02597647
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how the flu virus changes the types of bacteria living in the nose and throat, and how the body's immune system reacts. Researchers gave 17 healthy adults either a flu vaccine nasal spray or a saltwater mist, then tracked bacterial changes and immune responses over time. The goal was to better understand the link between flu infection and our natural microbiome, not to test a new treatment.
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UCLA
Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States
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