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Subclinical intestinal inflammation in siblings of children with Crohn's disease.
Digestive diseases and sciences - 1 Dec 2010
Pham Mimi, Leach Steven T, Lemberg Daniel A, Day Andrew S
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BACKGROUND: Intestinal permeability and altered inflammatory responses, along with genetic and environmental factors, likely contribute to the pathogenesis of Crohn's disease. AIMS: This study aimed to assess the presence and prevalence of subclinical intestinal inflammation among apparently healthy, first-degree relatives of pediatric patients with Crohn's disease, using non-invasive fecal markers. METHODS:...
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