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Crohn Disease
New Crohn disease research from Friedrich-Schiller University, Institute of Pathology discussed
June 2nd, 2009
Data detailed in 'Prevalence of infectious pathogens in Crohn's disease' have been presented. According to recent research from Jena, Germany, "The importance of infectious pathogens in Crohn's disease (CD) is still under debate. Therefore, we examined a panel of potential viral and bacterial pathogens in a large series of CD patients and controls." "Archival tissue from 76 patients, 56 with CD and 20 control patients, with normal colon mucosa (n=10) and non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)-induced colitis (n=10) were examined using PCR-based detection methods for human cytomegalovirus (CMV), Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), herpes simplex virus 1, 2 (HSV1,2), adenovirus...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2009-06-02)
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