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Lack of influence of upper respiratory tract microbiota on bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) microbiota. Although the microbial communities of the mouth and nose differ significantly (a), the route of bronchoscope insertion (via mouth or via nose) has no appreciable effect on BAL microbiota (b). Panel a adapted with permission from data published in Reference 15. Panel b adapted with permission from Reference 27.
