Mycobacterium avium subsp paratuberculosis y enfermedad de Crohn: evidencias de una zoonosis / Possible association between Mycobacterium avium subsp paratuberculosis infection and Crohn's disease
Rev. méd. Chile
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139(6): 794-801, jun. 2011.
Artículo
en Español
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ABSTRACT
Paratuberculosis is a chronic intestinal disease of animals caused by Mycobacte-rium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP), which has some pathological features similar to Crohn's disease (CD) in humans. The presence of MAP in food for human consumption and in affected tissues of patients with CD has been detected. Therefore, a causal association between this microorganism and the disease in humans, has been postulated. However, several related studies have failed to confirm this hypothesis and the scientific acceptance of MAP as a zoonotic agent remains controversial. This review presents the main findings related to this issue, contrasting evidences for and against an association between MAP and CD. The need to promote national studies focusing on this area is suggested.
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Asunto principal:
Paratuberculosis
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Enfermedad de Crohn
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Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis
Tipo de estudio:
Factores de riesgo
Límite:
Animales
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Humanos
País/Región como asunto:
America del Sur
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Chile
Idioma:
Español
Revista:
Rev. méd. Chile
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina
Año:
2011
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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Documento de proyecto
País de afiliación:
Chile
Institución/País de afiliación:
Clínica Las Condes/CL
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Universidad de Chile/CL
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