Can Salmonella Cause Crohn's Disease?

Salmonella has not been shown to cause Crohn's disease; however, mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP), which is a similar microorganism found in cow intestines, has been linked to Crohn's disease.

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Article reviewed by Helen Covington Last updated on: Oct 27, 2009

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