Saliva samples were collected at 6:00-7:00 a.m.The participants were instructed to let saliva collect in the mouth for 1 minute and then drool into the labeled 50 mL collection tube. This process may
This is a pilot study meant to determine the impact of hospitalization on the salivary microbiome. By doing so, we hope to determine the potential for the salivary microbiome to be used as a diagnosti
