SIBO in pediatric population: literature review on pathogenesis, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

• Main Authors: Martyna Opatowska (Author), Julita Gmitrzuk (Author), Zuzanna Malinka (Author), Katarzyna Wiśniewska (Author), Anna Jachymek (Author), Joanna Jakubiec (Author), Tomasz Kucharski (Author), Marta Piotrowska (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
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Introduction: SIBO is a condition characterized by bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine which is caused by various factors. The excessively proliferated bacteria can lead to digestive disturbances- manifesting as gastrointestinal symptoms and malabsorption. In pediatric patients, small intest...