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Metagenomic Analysis Reveals Dynamic Changes of Whole Gut Microbiota in the Acute Phase of Intensive Care Unit Patients
29 Dec 2015
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BACKGROUND: Metagenomic analysis targeting the 16S rRNA gene has made it possible to characterize the vast array of microorganisms contained in the gut. AIM: The purpose of this study was to evaluate how gut microbiota change in intensive care unit (ICU) patients in the acute phase after admission. METHODS: This prospective observational cohort study investigated 12 patients admitted to a single ICU of a large...
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