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Possible role of Escherichia coli in propagation and perpetuation of chronic inflammation in ulcerative colitis.
BMC gastroenterology - 8 Apr 2013
Pilarczyk-Zurek Magdalena, Chmielarczyk Agnieszka, Gosiewski Tomasz, Tomusiak Anna, Adamski Pawel, Zwolinska-Wcislo Malgorzata, Mach Tomasz, Heczko Piotr B, Strus Magdalena
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BACKGROUND: This study investigated a possible role of Escherichia coli in propagation and perpetuation of the chronic inflammation in ulcerative colitis (UC). The lesions of UC are located superficially on the rectal and/or colonic mucosa. It is suggested that the commensal bacteria of the digestive tract may play a role in the pathogenesis of UC. Several studies have demonstrated proliferation of E. coli in the...
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