Microbial community analysis reveals high level phylogenetic alterations in the overall gastrointestinal microbiota of diarrhoea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome sufferers

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>A growing amount of scientific evidence suggests that microbes are involved in the aetiology of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and the gastrointestinal (GI) microbiota of individuals suffering from diarrhoea-predominant IBS (IBS-D)...

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Main Authors: Paulin Lars, Tuimala Jarno, Aarnikunnas Johannes, Malinen Erja, Lyra Anna, Krogius-Kurikka Lotta, Mäkivuokko Harri, Kajander Kajsa, Palva Airi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-12-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/9/95