Specific bacterial species may initiate, maintain Crohn’s

Monday, October 22, 2012 - 19:01 in Health & Medicine

Patients newly diagnosed with pediatric Crohn's disease had significantly different levels of certain types of bacteria in their intestinal tracts than age-matched controls, according to new research. The work may ultimately lead to treatment involving manipulation of the intestinal bacteria.

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