Acute pancreatitis is associated with gut dysbiosis in children

Pediatric acute pancreatitis (AP) is associated with significant morbidity. Therefore, improved understanding of children who will develop severe AP is critical. Adult studies have reported AP associated gut dysbiosis, but pediatric studies are lacking.

Source: Digestive and Liver Disease - November 4, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Chinenye R. Dike, Nicholas J. Ollberding, Tyler Thompson, Nicole Kotha, Phillip Minar, David S. Vitale, Tom K. Lin, Alexander Nasr, Lee A. Denson, David B. Haslam, Maisam Abu-El-Haija Tags: Alimentary Tract Source Type: research