[Seminar] Coeliac disease

Coeliac disease occurs in about 1% of people in most populations. Diagnosis rates are increasing, and this seems to be due to a true rise in incidence rather than increased awareness and detection. Coeliac disease develops in genetically susceptible individuals who, in response to unknown environmental factors, develop an immune response that is subsequently triggered by the ingestion of gluten. The disease has many clinical manifestations, ranging from severe malabsorption to minimally symptomatic or non-symptomatic presentations.

Source: LANCET - July 28, 2017 Category: General Medicine Authors: Benjamin Lebwohl, David S Sanders, Peter H R Green Tags: Seminar Source Type: research