Microflora of the digestive tract

The monograph presents current knowledge on the functions of the physiological microflora, its pathology including bacterial translocation. The microbial ecosystem in some diseases and treatment is addressed, some infectious diseases, idiopathic inflammation, irritable bowel syndrome, colourectal cancer are discussed. It mentions uroinfections, autoimmune and immunodeficiency conditions, changes after surgery and gives an overview of therapeutic interventions.