Large-Scale Survey of Gut Microbiota Associated With MHE Via 16S rRNA-Based Pyrosequencing

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OBJECTIVES: Elucidating the minimal hepatic encephalopathy (MHE)-associated gut microbiome may help in predicting and lowering the high risk for MHE in patients with cirrhosis. METHODS: Twenty-six MHE patients were recruited and screened from among those with liver cirrhosis without overt hepatic encephalopathy as defined by abnormality seen on two test modalities: number connection test part A and the digit...

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