This page serves as a redirect and cross-reference point for the comprehensive Virome concept page, which covers the gut virome, bacteriophage-bacteria interactions, phage therapy, and virome-disease associations in detail.
The term viral microbiota emphasizes that viruses—particularly bacteriophages—are integral members of the gut microbial community, not merely parasites or incidental passengers. The gut virome is dominated (~90%) by bacteriophages that shape bacterial community composition through selective lysis, horizontal gene transfer, and modulation of bacterial fitness.
For full coverage including disease-specific virome signatures, phage-mediated Dysbiosis, and therapeutic applications, see Virome.
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- Virome—comprehensive concept page (18 sources)
- Colorectal Cancer—CRC virome alterations and network connectivity
- Schizophrenia—virome classifier AUC 93.2%, outperforming bacterial models
- Necrotizing Enterocolitis—virome convergence 10 days before NEC onset
- Long COVID—reduced phage diversity limits natural pathobiont predation
- Obesity—bacteriophage associations with metabolic syndrome
References 3
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Si Xian Ho, Jia-Hao Law, Chin-Wen Png et al. (2024). Alterations in colorectal cancer virome and its persistence after surgery. Scientific Reports.
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Patrick A. de Jonge, Koen Wortelboer, Torsten P. M. Scheithauer et al. (2022). Gut virome profiling identifies a widespread bacteriophage family associated with metabolic syndrome. Nature Communications.
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Ren Y, Zhang P, Yu H et al. (2025). Metagenome-Based Characterization of the Gut Virome in Patients with Schizophrenia. Journal of Translational Medicine.
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