The relationship between gut microbiota and spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in patients with liver cirrhosis - a literature review

The relationship between gut microbiota and spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in patients with liver cirrhosis - a literature review

Gut microbiota is an essential component in the pathogenesis of liver cirrhosis and its complications. There is a direct relationship between the gut and the liver called the gutliver axis through which bacteria can reach the liver through the portal venous blood. However, it remains unclear how bac...

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Main Authors: Roxana-Emanuela Popoiag, Anca Pantea-Stoian, Adrian P. Suceveanu, Andra I. Suceveanu, Laura Mazilu, Irinel R. Parepa, Laura M. Serban, Mihai Paunica, Catalina Motofei, Carmen Fierbinteanu Braticevici
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ion Motofei, Carol Davila University 2019-05-01
Series:Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences
Subjects:
gut microbiota
bacterial translocation
spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
probiotics
Online Access:https://scholar.valpo.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1175&context=jmms

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