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World J Methodol. Mar 20, 2024; 14(1): 89196
Published online Mar 20, 2024. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v14.i1.89196
Table 6 Diseases associated with gut microbiota abnormalities
Disease
Features
Irritable bowel syndromeAn abundance of Firmicutes and a decrease of Bacteroidetes
Type I diabetesIn genetically predisposed individuals, autoimmune against pancreatic β-cells. Deficient development or alteration of the microbiota may contribute to dysfunctional immunity with the devastation of autoimmune β-cells and increased leakiness of the intestinal barrier. Variability of microbiomes reduced
Asthma Outbreaks of Chlamidophila pneumonia during bronchitis and pneumonia development affect the airway microbiome. Gut microbiota is influenced by the introduction of microbiota to the environment, particularly in early life, which helps immune function growth and the development of defending against allergic sensitization
Food-borne pathogens and food poisoningOpportunistic pathogens (Campylobacter, Salmonella, Escherichia coli, Shigella) disturb the microbiome’s balance leading to dysbiosis
Malnutrition Decrease or missing species that either process food categories efficiently or produce vitamins may reduce the absorption of nutrients. An overabundance of Enetrobacteriaceae can lead to epithelial damage, diarrhea, and limited absorption of nutrients
Depression In physiologic system, Bifidobacterium infantis, generally found in infants’ gastrointestinal tract and administered probiotic drugs, can have antidepressant effects
Anxiety Oral administration of Campylobacter jejuni subclinical doses in murine models induced anxiety like behavior without stimulating immunity