Gut Microbiota and Pulmonary Tuberculosis (Literature Review)

Abstract

The review analyzes 69 publications, of which 45 are devoted to studying gut microbiota in tuberculosis patients. The review presents data on the effect of gut microbiota disorders on the development of tuberculosis, severity and relapse rate. It covers the issues of changes in gut microbiota composition during anti-tuberculosis therapy and the effect of their management with probiotics on the tolerability of anti-tuberculosis therapy and effectiveness of treatment, including children.