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Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction-based Analyses of Murine Intestinal Microbiota After Oral Antibiotic Treatment
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[Intestinal microflora in children with acute and persistent diarrhea]
Y García Cristia1, T Fragoso Arbelo, M Valdés-Dapena Vivanca
1Hospital Pediátrico Docente Juan Manuel Marquez, Servicio de Gastroenterología.
G.E.N
|October 1, 1994
Summary
Altered duodenal microflora, including bacterial overgrowth, is linked to persistent diarrhea in infants. Microbiological analysis of duodenal content helps identify risk factors influencing diarrhea duration.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Microbiology
- Pediatrics
Context:
- Persistent diarrhea in infants often has an unidentified, multifactorial etiology.
- Understanding the role of enteric microflora in diarrhea duration is crucial.
Purpose:
- To investigate if alterations in enteric microflora are a risk factor for persistent diarrhea in infants.
- To correlate duodenal microflora with nutritional status and prior antibiotic use.
Summary:
- Studied 30 infants with acute diarrhea and 30 with persistent diarrhea.
- Analyzed duodenal content for enteric microorganisms, anaerobes, and Candida.
- Found bacterial overgrowth and altered duodenal flora in both groups, indicating a role in diarrhea persistence.
Impact:
- Highlights the significance of duodenal microflora analysis in diagnosing and managing persistent diarrhea.
- Suggests potential therapeutic targets for restoring gut health in affected infants.
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