Elevated peripheral and nervous system inflammation is associated with decreased short-chain fatty acid levels in Zika-virus infected macaques
C. Miller, J. Manuzak, A. Gustin, C. Basting, R. Cheu, T. Schroeder, A. Velez, C. Driscoll, J. Tisoncik-Go, L. Schifanella, T. Hensley-McBain, C. Evandy, E. Smith, D. Bratt, J. Smedley, , N. R. Klatt
This study links reduced short-chain fatty acid levels with elevated inflammation in Zika-virus infected macaques, suggesting microbial dysfunction contributes to CNS and systemic inflammation.
bioRxiv · Jul 25, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology