The Human Microbiota in Health and Disease

Describes the various methods used to determine the composition of the human microbiota.Explains the ecological features of each body site that determine the composition of its microbiota.Describes the activities of the microbes within each community.Discusses the role of the microbiota in maintaining the health of, or causing disease at, each body site.Reviews the ways in which the microbiota of each site can be manipulated.Each chapter is lavishly illustrated and referenced, contains a summary of the main concepts, and extensive study questions.