Small Intestinal Bacteria Overgrowth In Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A New Theory

An article recently published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology has great significance for NASH. This article will undoubtedly bring about new pathogenesis and treatment of NASH.Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth has been reported to play a role in the pathogenesis of NASH, endotoxin and TNF-¦Á being the possible mediators. Contrary to this hypothesis, in another study, antibiotic treatment did not normalize aminotransferase levels in NASH patients.

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Filed under: GastroIntestinal / Gastroentorology on February 26th, 2008