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World J Transplant. Mar 18, 2021; 11(3): 16-36
Published online Mar 18, 2021. doi: 10.5500/wjt.v11.i3.16
Published online Mar 18, 2021. doi: 10.5500/wjt.v11.i3.16
Table 5 Potential transplant associated factors that may lead to changes in the gastrointestinal microbiota and cause infections
| Risk factors | Microbiota changes | Consequences | Interventions |
| Dietary patterns | Increase in bacteria translocation | Gastrointestinal upset e.g., diarrhea | Diet |
| Changes to colonic and bowel transit time | Increase in metabolic endotoxemia | Urinary tract infections | Prebiotics |
| Immunosuppression | Increase in gut-derived microbial toxin formation | Other infections not yet explored | Probiotics |
| Antibiotics | Synbiotics | ||
| Lifestyle (sedentary, smoking, alcohol) |
- Citation: Salvadori M, Tsalouchos A. Microbiota, renal disease and renal transplantation. World J Transplant 2021; 11(3): 16-36
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3230/full/v11/i3/16.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5500/wjt.v11.i3.16