Factors Influencing Microbiological Biodiversity of Human Foot Skin.

ABSTRACT: The aim of the study was to analyze the microbiological biodiversity of human foot skin with respect to factors such as age, gender, frequency of foot washing and physical activity, and to select indicator species to be considered when designing textile materials with antimicrobial properties used for sock and insole production. The experiment was carried out on a group of 40 people. The number of microorganisms was determined using culture-dependent methods. Biodiversity was determined using culture followed by genetic identification based on 16S rRNA gene sequencing (bacteria), ITS region (fungi), or using Illumina next-generation sequencing (in a group of eight selected individuals). The total bacterial number on women's feet was on average 1.0 × 106 CFU/cm2, and was not statistically s

SUBMITTER: Steglinska A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6765982 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature