Fungus in humans identified for first time as key factor in Crohn's disease

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/09/160920151435.htm


Fungus in humans identified for first time as key factor in Crohn's disease


A Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine-led team of international researchers has for the first time identified a fungus as a key factor in the development of Crohn's disease. The researchers also linked a new bacterium to the previous bacteria associated with Crohn's. The groundbreaking findings, published on September 20th in mBio, could lead to potential new treatments and ultimately, cures for the debilitating inflammatory bowel disease, which causes severe abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss, and fatigue.