Lower Bifidobacteria counts in both duodenal mucosa-associated and fecal microbiota in irritable bowel syndrome patients

2009277 citationsJournal Articlehybrid Open Access

Authors

Angèle P. M. Kerckhoffs · Utrecht University

Melvin Samsom · Utrecht University

Michel E. van der Rest · Emergent BioSolutions (Canada)

Joris de Vogel · Emergent BioSolutions (Canada)

Jan Knol · Danube Delta National Institute for Research and Development

Kaouther Ben‐Amor · Danone (Germany)

L. M. A. Akkermans

Abstract

Decreased bifidobacteria levels in both fecal and duodenal brush samples of IBS patients compared to healthy subjects indicate a role for microbiotic composition in IBS pathophysiology.

Topics & Keywords

Gastrointestinal motility and disorders Gut microbiota and health Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Life below water

Publication Details

Published in: World Journal of Gastroenterology

Volume 15, Issue 23, pp. 2887-2887

DOI: 10.3748/wjg.15.2887

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