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. 1991 Oct;107(2):383–391. doi: 10.1017/s0950268800049025

Morphometrical parameters of gut microflora in human volunteers.

B C Meijer 1, G J Kootstra 1, M H Wilkinson 1
PMCID: PMC2272058  PMID: 1936160

Abstract

The morphology of faecal microflora of nine healthy human volunteers was studied by digital image analysis of microscopic slides. Weekly specimens were collected during an 8-week period. Seven morphometrical parameters were derived: the means and medians of components 1, 2 and 3, and morphometrical entropy. Statistically significant differences among subjects were found for means of components 1 and 2, medians of components 1, 2 and 3, and entropy. The stability in normal circumstances provides an excellent basis for the detection of pathological change in gut flora balance.

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