Microbiome and ischemic stroke: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ischemic stroke is one of the non-communicable diseases that contribute to the significant number of deaths worldwide. However, the relationship between microbiome and ischemic stroke remained unknown. Hence, the objective of this study was to perform systematic review on the relationship between human microbiome and ischemic stroke.

Methods

A systematic review on ischemic stroke was carried out for all articles obtained from databases until 22nd October 2020. Main findings were extracted from all the eligible studies.

Results

Eighteen eligible studies were included in the systematic review. These studies suggested that aging, inflammation, and different microbial compositions could contribute to ischemic stroke. Phyla Firmicutes and Bacteroidetes also appe

SUBMITTER: Lee YT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7806160 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature