This is one more link between the microbiome and inflammation. In addition, the individuals with Crohn’s disease had higher levels of a certain type of immune cell (Th17) and the proinflammatory cytokine IL-23.
A type of E. coli bacteria found in Crohn's disease causes inflammation that is associated with arthritis.
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