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Potential Etiologic Link and Association between Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis and Crohn’s Disease in HumansBy A. V. Singh, D. S. Chauhan, A. Kumar, P. K. Singh, S. V. Singh
Abstract: Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis, the cause of incurable, chronic enteritis called as Johne’s disease or paratuberculosis in animals, has also been associated with Crohn’s disease in human beings. Scientific opinion is divided on the possible role of Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis in the etiopathogenesis of Crohn’s disease. Though etiology of Crohn’s disease is still unclear, however, in addition to genetic and environmental factors, microorganisms have been considered as potential agents. …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 13–26 Read article →