although these bacteria are obligate anaerobic bacteria, when in conjunction with the facultative anaerobic bacteria mentioned above, they lead to mixed types of infections. In this study ...

As the bacteria consume the oxygen in the gut, the proportion of anaerobes grows. Over time, the anaerobes become more diverse and outgrow the facultative bacteria, a sign of a mature gut biome.

Within the first week of life, farm-raised babies had higher ratios of beneficial anaerobic bacteria (microbes that thrive in oxygen-free environments) compared to facultative bacteria (which can ...