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Copyright ©2008 The WJG Press and Baishideng.
World J Gastroenterol. Jan 21, 2008; 14(3): 390-400
Published online Jan 21, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.390
Table 1 Comparison of microbiota between healthy and IBD subjects
Healthy subjectsIBD subjects
High biodiversityLow biodiversity
Stable microbiotaDysbiosis
Increased gut commensalsIncreased gut pathogens
Higher firmicutesLower firmicutes