Iodophilic Flora.
Iodophilic flora is a group of bacteria and microorganisms that can be stained with iodine in microscopic stool examination.
- Normally, iodophilic flora is present in small amounts and participates in the breakdown of carbohydrates and fats in the intestine.
- An increased amount of iodophilic flora indicates a disruption of the intestinal microbiota, often associated with dysbiosis, impaired digestion, and inflammatory processes.
- The detection of large amounts of iodophilic flora may indicate malabsorption and accelerated intestinal peristalsis.
- This condition requires further examination to identify the causes of microbiota imbalance and to select appropriate therapy.
Studying iodophilic flora helps assess the state of the intestinal microflora and detect hidden pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract.