Clinical Research
Copyright ©The Author(s) 2004.
World J Gastroenterol. Jun 15, 2004; 10(12): 1802-1805
Published online Jun 15, 2004. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v10.i12.1802
Table 3 Number of bacteria and B/E value in younger sub-group and elder subgroup in IBS group (mean ± SD, LgN/g stool)
Bacteria (%)Younger subgroup (n = 12)Elder subgroup (n = 13)
Lactobacillus6.63 ± 1.83 (100)6.98 ± 1.70 (84)
Bifidobacteria7.60 ± 2.65 (100)8.68 ± 1.38 (92)
Bacteroides10.52 ± 0.42 (100)10.47 ± 0.72 (100)
C.perfringens8.84 ± 1.07 (25)6.89 ± 2.20 (54)
Enterococus8.26 ± 1.58 (100)7.69 ± 1.50 (100)
Enterobacteriaceae9.16 ± 1.22 (100)8.90 ± 0.88 (100)
B/E value0.85 ± 0.33 (100)0.98 ± 0.19 (92)