Different care mode alter composition and function of gut microbiota in cerebral palsy children.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Specialized care is essential for the recovery of children with cerebral palsy (CP). This study investigates how different care modes impact the gut microbiota.

Methods

Fecal samples from 32 children were collected, among whom those cared for by family (n = 21) were selected as the observation group, and those cared for by children's welfare institutions (n = 11) were selected as the control group (registration number of LGFYYXLL-024). The gut microbiota profiles were analyzed.

Results

There was no significant difference in the α-diversity of the gut microbiota and the abundance at the phylum level. However, at the genus level, the observation group showed a significant increase in the abundance of butyrate-producing bacteria Bacteroides<

SUBMITTER: Lyu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11374594 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature