A Study of the Intestinal Microbiome in Patients with Cirrhosis

A Study of the Intestinal Microbiome in Patients with Cirrhosis

This study aims to establish a cohort for analyzing the gut microbiome of patients with liver cirrhosis and to identify factors that influence the prognosis of these patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Aged 19 years or older:
2. Patients visiting the hospital with liver cirrhosis.
3. Patients diagnosed with liver cirrhosis who can understand the information provided to them or their representatives and have voluntarily given written consent to participate in this study

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Cases not meeting the inclusion criteria
2. Patients who refuse participation
3. Patients who have taken or been administered antibiotics within the past 2 weeks or are scheduled to take or receive antibiotics during the study period
4. Cases where the diagnosis is unclear
5. Cases with incomplete data or missing investigation items
6. Individuals deemed unsuitable by the principal investigator for other reasons