Acute terminal ileitis, yersiniosis, and Crohn's disease: a long-term follow-up study of the relationships

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  • T Jess
  • Per Jess
Background: During the past decade, very little has been published on the relationships between Yersinia enterocolitica, acute terminal ileitis (ATI), and Crohn's disease, possibly due to a decrease in Yersinia infections and, consequently, in ATI. Methods: Fifty-three patients admitted to Herlev University Hospital during the period 1976-1998 were diagnosed as having ATI while undergoing surgery for suspected acute appendicitis. The patients were followed up, and both Yersinia titers and the development of Crohn's disease were registered. Results: Forty-four patients (83%) were tested for Yersinia, 17 of whom (39%; 95% confidence limits, 24-55%) were positive. The incidence of yersiniosis in ATI decreased significantly during the observation period (P
Original languageEnglish
JournalEuropean Journal of Internal Medicine
Volume12
Issue number2
Pages (from-to)98-100
Number of pages3
ISSN0953-6205
Publication statusPublished - 1 Apr 2001

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