Table 1 Characteristics of the IBS subjects and healthy controls.
From: Real-time PCR analysis of enteric pathogens from fecal samples of irritable bowel syndrome subjects
| Â | IBS-D & IBS-M | IBS-C | Controls |
|---|---|---|---|
Number of subjects | 81 | 15 | 23 |
Average age (range) | 47 (20-73) | 49 (24-65) | 45 (26-64) |
Gender (female/male) | 57/24 | 12/3 | 16/7 |
Predominant bowel habit | Diarrhea or mixed type | Constipation | - |