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- Title
Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis and multiple sclerosis in Sardinian patients: epidemiology and clinical features.
- Authors
Frau, J; Cossu, D; Coghe, G; Lorefice, L; Fenu, G; Melis, M; Paccagnini, D; Sardu, C; Murru, MR; Tranquilli, S; Marrosu, MG; Sechi, LA; Cocco, E
- Abstract
The article presents a study on the epidemiology and clinical features of mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP) and multiple sclerosis (MS) in Sardinia, Italy. It mentions the association of the pathogenic bacterium with the autoimmune disease in the region. It also notes its possible influence through MS treatment and steroids.
- Subjects
SARDINIA (Italy); MYCOBACTERIUM avium paratuberculosis; MULTIPLE sclerosis treatment; EPIDEMIOLOGY; STEROIDS
- Publication
Multiple Sclerosis Journal, 2013, Vol 19, Issue 11, p1437
- ISSN
1352-4585
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/1352458513477926