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Ribosomal DNA Sequence Analysis of Mucosa-Associated Bacteria in Crohn’s Disease
15 Oct 2004
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Enteric bacteria are implicated in the pathogenesis of Crohn's disease (CD); however, no specific causative organisms have been identified. AIMS: This study was undertaken to correlate disease activity with changes in intestinal biota in patients with CD. SUBJECTS: Ribosomal DNA analysis was used to explore the composition of the intestinal biota in patients with (1) CD undergoing colonoscopy, (2) CD...
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