ABSTRACT
The purpose of the investigation was to comparatively study and to define the specific features of intestinal microbiocenosis in patients with lambliasis in different age groups of children and adults. Characterizing the age-related features of microbiocenosis in Lamblia infestation showed differences in 3 age groups: children aged less than 7 years and those aged 8-14 years, and adults; there were no statistically significant differences in the characteristics of microbiocenosis between age groups I and II, as well as age groups IV and V. Intestinal microbiocenotic changes in Lamblia infestation were less evident in the 8-14-year-old children: grade 1 microbiological changes characterized by a decrease in the normal flora were most common.
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Colon/microbiology , Giardia , Giardiasis/microbiology , Adolescent , Adult , Age Factors , Child , Child, Preschool , Female , Humans , Infant , Male , Middle AgedABSTRACT
AIM: To compare rate of detection of stage II-III intestinal dysbiosis with normal and decreased quantities of bacteria from Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium families in different age groups. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Microflora of large intestine was studied in 600 persons of different ages with normal quantity or deficit of bacteria from Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium families. RESULTS: Decrease of bifidobacteria level in structure of large intestine microflora increases rate of detection of opportunistic microorganisms--predominantly, bacteria from Klebsiella genus and Staphylococcus aureus. Decrease of lactobacilli level had lesser influence on rate of detection of opportunistic microorganisms. CONCLUSION: Results of bacteriologic studies of large intestine microbiocenosis demonstrate that intestinal microflora has its own characteristics in each age group.
