Reduced gut microbiome diversity in people with HIV who have distal neuropathic pain

The association of neuropathic pain in people with HIV with reduced gut microbial diversity and dysbiosis raises the possibility that re-establishing a healthy gut microbiota might ameliorate neuropathic pain in HIV by reducing pro-inflammatory and increasing anti-inflammatory microbial products.
Source: The Journal of Pain - Category: Materials Science Authors: Source Type: research