The new research, a fungus (Candida tropicalis) along with two bacteria (E. coli and Serratia marsescens), interact in a complex interplay between each other and genetic factors of the person suffering from the disease. The new discovery suggests that this interaction along with the specific fungus and bacteria may be at the root cause of this difficult-to-treat illness. Knowing this causal factor for Crohn’s disease may offer hope for new treatments. Earlier research had linked the disease to E.
coli bacteria, but this new study advances our understanding of the condition and how the bacteria interact with the Candida fungus. This new study is the first to identify Candida tropicalis and S. marsescens as being involved. “Vast potential exists for manipulating the gut microbiota for therapeutic effect, such as use of probiotics” in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders like…
