Intestinal microecology and quality of life in irritable bowel syndrome patients (original) (raw)

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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 15, 2004; 10(12): 1802-1805
Published online Jun 15, 2004. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v10.i12.1802

Table 2 Number of bacteria and B/E value in two groups (mean ± SD, LgN/g stool)

Bacteria (%) IBS patients (n = 25) Controls(n = 25)
Lactobacillus 6.79 ± 1.73 (92) 6.79 ± 1.94 (84)
Bifidobacteriaa 8.14 ± 2.14 (96) 9.32 ± 1.22 (100)
Bacteroides 10.49 ± 0.56 (100) 10.62 ± 0.79 (100)
C.perfringensd 7.32 ± 2.12 (40) 6.66 ± 1.68 (80)
Enterococus 7.96 ± 1.53 (100) 7.49 ± 1.29 (100)
Enterobacteriaceaea 9.02 ± 1.04 (100) 8.44 ± 0.95 (100)
B/E valueb 0.91 ± 0.27 (96) 1.12 ± 0.23 (100)