Gut Microbiota Dysbiosis in Acute Ischemic Stroke Associated With 3-Month Unfavorable Outcome

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Background Alterations in the gut microbiota after ischemic stroke have been demonstrated, whereas the effect on stroke outcome remains to be established. Methods A total of 132 consecutive patients with acute ischemic stroke were prospectively enrolled. Their gut microbiomes within 24 h of admission were profiled using 16S ribosomal RNA (rRNA) gene (V3–V4 region) sequencing. Microbiota comparisons were made...

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