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Gut Bacterial DNA Translocation is an Independent Risk Factor of Flare at Short Term in Patients With Crohn's Disease.
The American journal of gastroenterology - 1 Apr 2016
Gutiérrez Ana, Zapater Pedro, Juanola Oriol, Sempere Laura, García Marifé, Laveda Raquel, Martínez Antonio, Scharl Michael, González-Navajas José M, Such José, Wiest Reiner, Rogler Gerhard, Francés Rubén
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: We aimed at evaluating bacterial DNA (bactDNA) presence in blood of Crohn's disease (CD) patients in remission as an independent risk factor of flare at 6 months. METHODS: This is a prospective, multicenter study on CD patients with Crohn's disease activity index (CDAI)<150. The primary end point was time-to-relapse as evaluated by CDAI>150 in the following 6 months. BactDNA in blood, the...
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