Endotracheal virome and metatranscriptome of preterm neonates at birth in relation with progression to bronchopulmonary dysplasia
We analyzed endotracheal aspirates from 31 very preterm neonates (< 30 weeks gestation) collected within 24 hours of birth using ultra-deep viral metagenomics, 16S rRNA profiling, and metatranscriptomics to assess transcriptionally active bacteria and host responses.