Gut Microbiota Predicts the Risk of Future COVID-19 Hospitalization and Mortality: Insights From the Population-Based HELIUS Study - Takeaways - MDSpire

Gut Microbiota Predicts the Risk of Future COVID-19 Hospitalization and Mortality: Insights From the Population-Based HELIUS Study

  • By

  • Robert F J Kullberg

  • Brent Appelman

  • Henrike Galenkamp

  • Maria Prins

  • Bert-Jan van den Born

  • Max Nieuwdorp

  • Bastiaan W Haak

  • W Joost Wiersinga

  • October 31, 2025

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    Gut microbiota composition is linked to the risk of severe COVID-19 hospitalization and mortality in a population-based cohort study.

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    Increased abundances of butyrate-producing bacteria correlate with a lower risk of severe COVID-19.

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    The study analyzed data from 5084 participants, focusing on events during the first two years of the pandemic.

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    Higher gut microbiota diversity was associated with a reduced risk of severe COVID-19, though not significant after adjusting for confounders.

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    Gut microbiota alterations may precede severe COVID-19 and represent a potential target for prevention strategies.

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Gut Microbiota Predicts the Risk of Future COVID-19 Hospitalization and Mortality: Insights From the Population-Based HELIUS Study

  • by Robert F J Kullberg, Brent Appelman, Henrike Galenkamp, Maria Prins, Bert-Jan van den Born, Max Nieuwdorp, Bastiaan W Haak, W Joost Wiersinga

  • October 31, 2025

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