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Exploration of the correlation between intestinal flora and Escherichia coli peritoneal dialysis-related peritonitis
22 Feb 2022
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BACKGROUND: Escherichia coli peritonitis (EP) is a serious complication of peritoneal dialysis (PD). Gut microbiota alterations occur in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients. The relationship between the gut microbiota and PD-related peritonitis is still poorly understood. It is unclear whether the intestinal flora is involved in the pathogenesis of EP. METHODS: We collected fecal samples from EP patients and...
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