Microbiome Analytics of the Gut Microbiota in Patients With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: A Longitudinal Observational Cohort Study

ConclusionOur findings show evidence for dysbiosis in JIA patients. Only patient/control status, age, and geographic origin appear to be drivers of the microbiota profiles, regardless of disease activity stage, inflammation, and markers of autoimmunity.

Source: Arthritis and Rheumatology - April 28, 2019 Category: Rheumatology Authors: E. H. Pieter Dijkhuizen, Federica Del Chierico, Clara Malattia, Alessandra Russo, Denise Pires Marafon, Nienke M. Haar, Silvia Magni ‐Manzoni, Sebastiaan J. Vastert, Bruno Dallapiccola, Berent Prakken, Alberto Martini, Fabrizio Benedetti, Lo Tags: Original Article Source Type: research