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Early reduction in gut microbiota diversity in critically ill patients is associated with mortality
1 Jan 2024
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Critical illness is associated with an altered gut microbiota, yet its association with poor outcomes remains unclear. This study evaluates the early gut microbiota diversity changes in intensive care unit patients and its association with mortality. Additionally, it explores fecal pH as a potential biomarker for these changes. METHODS: In this prospective observational cohort study, fecal samples...
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