Overview
The presence of excessive bacteria in the small intestine that can result from result from failure of the gastric acid barrier, failure of small intestinal motility, anatomic alterations, or impairment of systemic and local immunity.
The presence of excessive bacteria in the small intestine that can result from result from failure of the gastric acid barrier, failure of small intestinal motility, anatomic alterations, or impairment of systemic and local immunity.
The presence of excessive bacteria in the small intestine that can result from result from failure of the gastric acid barrier, failure of small intestinal motility, anatomic alterations, or impairment of systemic and local immunity.
Content last reviewed: 2026-06