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Mapping the geographical distribution of the mucosa-associated gut microbiome in GI-symptomatic children with autism spectrum disorder.
Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is linked to cognitive and communication challenges, and recent research suggests that changes in gut bacteria might affect communication between the gut and brain in children with ASD.
- A study compared the gut microbiota of children with ASD to typically developing (TD) children and found significant differences in bacterial community composition, noting a higher presence of Bacillota and Bacteroidota and a lower presence of Pseudomonadota across various GI tract regions.
- Unique microbial differences were observed in specific areas of the GI tract, with variations also noted between male and female children with ASD, indicating a complex relationship between gut microbiota and the disorder.
As the recognition of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) increases, and the prevalence estimates of ASD continue to rise throughout the world, it has become apparent that access to diagnostic and treatment services is highly dependent on geography. Even within countries such as the United States, which has received significant interest and investment in understanding, diagnosing, treating, and providing programs for those with ASD over the last 20+ years, access to information and services is uneven. In poorer countries such as the Dominican Republic (DR), where >40% of citizens live below the poverty level and access to quality healthcare overall continues to be a challenge, issues associated with ASD are not yet being adequately addressed.
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