Role of the oral microbiome in HIV-associated systemic inflammation
Chronic HIV-1 infection is associated with increased inflammation-relatedcomorbidities, despite effective viral suppression with antiretroviral therapy. While the role ofthe gut microbiome in inflammation is well-studied, the contribution of the oral microbiomeremains less clear. This study investigates the relationship between the oral and gut microbiomesin driving systemic inflammation in persons with HIV.