The gastrointestinal (GI) tract harbors an enormous number of microbes, including bacteria,
virus, fungus, and archaea. 1 Interestingly, the microbial cells in the gut (1014 cells) …

Unlike the colon, the human small intestine is typically an inhospitable environment for
bacteria to grow and flourish. This is due to a variety of host factors, which include normal …

In the healthy host, enteric bacteria colonize the alimentary tract soon after birth, and the
composition of the intestinal microflora remains relatively constant throughout life. Because …

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a commonly diagnosed gastrointestinal
disorder affecting millions of individuals throughout the United States. It refers to a condition …

Gastrointestinal symptoms are commonly seen in the primary care setting. 1 These patient
presentations can be nonspecific, leading to a broad differential diagnosis. Small intestinal …

The role of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth in the genesis of functional gut symptoms is
controversial, but therapeutic benefits of antibiotics in controlled trials have highlighted the …

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is defined as an increase in the bacterial
content of the small intestine above normal values. The presence of SIBO is detected in …

Human intestinal microbiota create a complex polymicrobial ecology. This is characterised
by its high population density, wide diversity and complexity of interaction. Any dysbalance …

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a condition defined by the excess bacteria or
changes in bacterial composition of the small intestine. These are associated with various …

Over the last decade, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) has been suggested to be
underrecognized and to have important clinical implications, 1 yet there remains no …