Comparison of stool versus rectal swab samples and storage conditions on bacterial community profiles

Sample collection for gut microbiota analysis from in-patients can be challenging. Collection method and storage conditions are potential sources of variability. In this study, we compared the bacterial microbiota from stool stored under different conditions, as well as stool and swab samples, to assess differences due to sample storage conditions and collection method.Using bacterial 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis, we compared the microbiota...