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Morphometrical parameters of gut microflora in human volunteers

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 May 2009

B. C. Meijer ,
G. J. Kootstra  and
M. H. F. Wilkinson
B. C. Meijer
Affiliation:
Laboratory for Medical Microbiology, State University of Groningen, Oostersingel 59, 9713 EZ Groningen, The Netherlands
G. J. Kootstra
Affiliation:
Laboratory for Medical Microbiology, State University of Groningen, Oostersingel 59, 9713 EZ Groningen, The Netherlands
M. H. F. Wilkinson
Affiliation:
Laboratory for Medical Microbiology, State University of Groningen, Oostersingel 59, 9713 EZ Groningen, The Netherlands
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The morphology of faecal microflora of nine healthy human volunteers was studied by digital image analysis of microscopic slides. Weekly specimens were collected during an 8-week period. Seven morphometrical parameters were derived: the means and medians of components 1, 2 and 3, and morphometrical entropy. Statistically significant differences among subjects were found for means of components 1 and 2, medians of components 1, 2 and 3, and entropy. The stability in normal circumstances provides an excellent basis for the detection of pathological change in gut flora balance.

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Research Article
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Epidemiology & Infection , Volume 107 , Issue 2 , October 1991 , pp. 383 - 391
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1991

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