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Microbiome March 2023 PMID 36991513

Shaping the subway microbiome through probiotic-based sanitation during the COVID-19 emergency: a pre-post case-control study.

Maria D'Accolti, Irene Soffritti, Francesca Bini, Eleonora Mazziga, Carolina Cason, Manola Comar, Antonella Volta, Matteo Bisi, Daniele Fumagalli, Sante Mazzacane, Elisabetta Caselli

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Mentions

7
Peak: 4 in Mar 2023
across 3 sources since Mar 2023

Extended reach

28,720
potential audience

Total likes

3

Video views

33

Mentions per month

Mar 2023 – Jul 2023

Where it's discussed

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What people are saying

The discussions demonstrate a cautious interest, with some posts highlighting the study's innovative approach to probiotic sanitation, such as mentions of its effectiveness and sustainability, but overall, the tone remains reserved due to brief comments and limited elaboration, reflecting a neutral impact on the broader conversation.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The discussions show an overall neutral stance, with some acknowledging the study, while others express skepticism or indifference.

InterestModerate interest

Most posts indicate a modest level of curiosity, often referencing key points or tagging related topics like Long Covid, but without deep enthusiasm.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several discussions briefly mention the methodology or implications, indicating a moderate level of engagement, but not extensive debate or detailed analysis.

ImpactNeutral impact

The posts seem to have limited influence, mostly sharing the publication without emphasizing significant consequences or calling for action.

Abstract in brief

  • The study compares probiotic-based sanitation (PBS) with traditional chemical disinfectants in subway environments during COVID-19, aiming to evaluate long-term effects on surface microbiomes and pathogen control.
  • Results showed that PBS significantly reduced bacterial, fungal pathogens, and SARS-CoV-2 presence more effectively than chemical disinfectants, with long-lasting impacts on the train's microbiome.
  • Using molecular techniques like NGS and qPCR, the research highlighted that PBS selectively targets harmful microbes without disrupting the overall microbial diversity, offering a more sustainable and potentially safer sanitation approach.
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Microbiome
@MicrobiomeJ · X

Shaping the subway microbiome through probiotic-based sanitation during the COVID-19 emergency: a pre–post case–control study https://t.co/xSXWTYEhrC

Mar 31, 2023 · 20,363 followers View post →
Francisco Mera Cordero
@mera_cordero · X

https://t.co/OQxxnwBDGV

Mar 30, 2023 · 2 likes · 6,177 followers View post →
LongCovidPapers
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Shaping the subway microbiome through probiotic-based sanitation during the COVID-19 emergency: a pre-post case-control study https://t.co/6sdN8P5ocW #LongCovid #pwLC

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