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Comparison of endotoxin values among cirrhotic patients with and without SIBO and among non-cirrhotic patients with and without SIBO.
| SIBO prevalence | Endotoxin value in Cirrhotics (n = 22) | Endotoxin value in non-cirrhotics (n = 30) | p -value |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIBO + | 3.1 ± 0.23 EU/mL | 2.2 ± 1.1 EU/mL | NS |
| SIBO – | 2.9 ± 0.20 EU/mL | 1.3 ± 0.20 EU/mL | 0.05 |
SIBO, small bowel bacterial overgrowth; NS, not significant.
