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The indigenous gastrointestinal microflora

Berg, R·1996·Trends in Microbiology

Abstract

The indigenous gastrointestinal (GI) tract microflora has profound effects on the anatomical, physiological and immunological development of the host. The indigenous microflora stimulates the host immune system to respond more quickly to pathogen challenge and, through bacterial antagonism, inhibits colonization of the GI tract by overt exogenous pathogens. Indigenous GI bacteria are also opportunistic pathogens and can translocate across the mucosal barrier to cause systemic infection in debilitated hosts.

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Authors
Berg, R.
Affiliations
Louisiana State University (US)
Corresponding author
Berg, R
Venue
Trends in Microbiology
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
1996-11
Volume
4
Issue
11
Pages
430-435
ISSN
0966-842X (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2087484128
Cited by
1,153
References
17
Citations by year
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FWCI
3.03
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Trends in Microbiology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Gut microbiota and health
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Food Science › Probiotics and Fermented Foods
  • Health Sciences › Nursing › Nutrition and Dietetics › Infant Nutrition and Health
Keywords
gastrointestinal tract, host-pathogen interaction, bacterial antagonism, colonization resistance, opportunistic pathogens, mucosal barrier, systemic infection, host-microbe interactions
MeSH terms
Animals, Digestive System, Ecology, Humans, Mouth, Bacterial Physiological Phenomena

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