PREP Audio - Gut Microbiome
March 2010, Volume 5, No. 3

Gut Microbiome

Gut Microbiome

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Learning Objectives

  • Recognize that the gastrointestinal tract is an immune organ system.
  • Define the gut microbiota/microbiome.
  • Review the normal bacterial flora of the gut.
  • Explain the effect of breast milk on the gut flora.
  • Determine the role of the intestinal flora/colonizing bacteria.
  • Identify the interface between the human genome and microbiota.
  • Outline the connection between the gut microbiome and celiac disease.
  • Summarize the hygiene hypothesis.
  • Assess the appropriate treatment implications.
Gut Microbiome

Ivor D. Hill, MB, ChB, MD, FAAP

Dr. Hill disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.

Gut Microbiome

W. Allen Walker, MD

Current Source of Funding From Research Grant: Mead Johnson Nutrition, Dannon Yogurt, Yakult Inc. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.

Gut Microbiome

Alessio Fasano, MD

Current Source of Funding From Research Grant: Alba Therapeutics. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.