Acute terminal ileitis, yersiniosis, and Crohn's disease: a long-term follow-up study of the relationships
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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 language | English |
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Journal | European Journal of Internal Medicine |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 2 |
Pages (from-to) | 98-100 |
Number of pages | 3 |
ISSN | 0953-6205 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Apr 2001 |
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