Microbial Factors Associated with Postoperative Crohn’s Disease Recurrence

2016111 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Emily K. Wright · St Vincent's Hospital

Michael A. Kamm · University of Melbourne

Josef Wagner · Murdoch Children's Research Institute

Shu Mei Teo · Melbourne Genomics Health Alliance

Peter De Cruz · St Vincent's Hospital

Amy L. Hamilton · University of Melbourne

Kathryn Ritchie

Abstract

CD is associated with a microbial signature distinct from health. Microbial factors and smoking independently influence postoperative CD recurrence. The genus Proteus may play a role in the development of CD.

Topics & Keywords

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Gut microbiota and health Microscopic Colitis

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Crohn s and Colitis

Volume 11, Issue 2, pp. 191-203

DOI: 10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjw136

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