Researchers found that an ‘unhealthy’ gut microbiome is linked to a higher risk of death after a solid organ transplant, specifically from cancer and infection. The study analyzed the gut microbiome of transplant recipients and compared it to the general population, finding that deviations from the average gut microbiome were associated with a higher likelihood of death. Certain bacterial species were identified as being linked to death from specific causes, such as infection and cancer. While the study did not establish causality, it suggests that targeting the gut microbiome through therapy could potentially improve patient outcomes after transplants.
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Gut microbiome health crucial to survival after solid organ transplants
