Observational Study
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World J Gastroenterol. May 21, 2021; 27(19): 2376-2393
Published online May 21, 2021. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v27.i19.2376
Table 5 Variation in the α-diversity indexes of the intestinal flora in patients with sepsis within 1 wk of treatment (days 1, 3, and 7 after intensive care unit admittance)
α-diversity indexP value
Day 1 vs day 3Day 1 vs day 7Day 3 vs day 7
Ace0.0660.1210.347
Chao0.2050.3840.595
Shannon0.6530.3070.487
Simpson0.5950.2410.347
Observed OTUs0.1770.3840.623