Characterization of the Nasal, Sublingual, and Oropharyngeal Mucosa Microbiota in Cleft Lip and Palate Individuals before and after Surgical Repair

Abstract

Despite a high prevalence of potential pathogenic and enteric flora preoperatively in primary palate repair, postoperative wound infection is rare in the prospective study population. However, the presence of beta-hemolytic streptococci was associated with a higher risk of repair dehiscence; therefore, screening for Streptococci prior to surgery should be performed routinely.