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World J Gastrointest Surg. Jan 27, 2025; 17(1): 100790
Published online Jan 27, 2025. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v17.i1.100790
Microbiota in patients with cefuroxime resistance and anal fistula revealed by 16S ribosomal DNA
Yi-Ting Ling, Fei Yao, Sen-Juan Li, Chen-Xi Cao, Zhen-Wei Chen, Min Qiu, Bu-Zhuo Li, Bi-Wen Hu, Shen-Yan Zhong, Guang-Lei Hu, Jia-Hua Li
Yi-Ting Ling, Fei Yao, Sen-Juan Li, Chen-Xi Cao, Zhen-Wei Chen, Min Qiu, Bu-Zhuo Li, Bi-Wen Hu, Shen-Yan Zhong, Guang-Lei Hu, Jia-Hua Li, Department of Anorectal Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing 314000, Zhejiang Province, China
Author contributions: Ling YT and Yao F designed the research study; Ling YT, Li SJ, Cao CX, and Chen ZW performed the research; Qiu M, Hu GL, and Li JH contributed new reagents and analytic tools; Ling YT, Li BZ, Hu BW, and Yao F analyzed the data and wrote the manuscript; Zhong SY debugged the code and organized the visualization results; and all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Supported by the Jiaxing Science and Technology Project, No. 2023AD11016 and No. 2023AD31028.
Institutional review board statement: This study was reviewed and approved by the Medical Ethics Committee of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, approval Jiaxing Second Hospital Ethics Review, No. 2023-028.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
Data sharing statement: No additional data are available.
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Corresponding author: Fei Yao, MD, Department of Anorectal Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, No. 397 North Huancheng Road, Nanhu District, Jiaxing 314000, Zhejiang Province, China. yaof890726@163.com
Received: September 6, 2024
Revised: October 11, 2024
Accepted: November 18, 2024
Published online: January 27, 2025
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Core Tip: This study explores the role of gut microbiota in cefuroxime resistance among anal fistula patients, highlighting the protective effects of butyrate-producing bacteria such as Butyricicoccus and Roseburia. The findings demonstrate that modulating gut microbiota through probiotic intervention can significantly reduce cefuroxime resistance, improve stool consistency, and lower bowel movement frequency. This research offers valuable insights into the potential of microbiota-based strategies to manage antibiotic resistance and enhance perioperative care in anal fistula patients.