This comprehensive, interdisciplinary book covers different aspects of relevant human pathogens and commensals. The ongoing development of (meta-)genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic and bioinformatic analyses of pathogenic and commensal microorganisms and their host interaction provides a comprehensive introduction to the microbiological analysis of host-microbe interplay and its consequences for infection or commensalism.

This book covers various aspects of the interplay between commensal and pathogenic bacteria with their hosts. It details the role commensals play in human development, physiology, protection against pathogens, immunity, and nutrition.