I just stumbled across a study that identified the gut microbe Enterococcus Gallinarium as a possible trigger to autoimmune disease. In their study, they found evidence that it crossed the gut barrier & was found in other organs. They successfully used antibiotics and a vaccine to lessen symptoms. The bigger questions for me after reading about this study—How did the bacteria get there in the first place? What foods could we eat or not eat to deal with this guy? You can read the full study here.
The other bacteria that is somewhat new to me in my autoimmunity research is adherent-invasive E. Coli. It is has been specifically linked to spondyloarthritis, which includes Crohn’s. It seems to stick to the wall of the intestine & invade our mucus layer, which is supposed to be protecting the lining of our intestines, but instead, becomes a protective layer for this bad bacteria. So anything you can do to disrupt that mucus layer could help flush out these buggers. I’ll be reviewing the book The Keystone Approach by Rebecca Fett, which was one of my latest reads that is specific to Psoriasis & Arthritis. It is a quick read and well researched.
The bacteria klebsiella has been discussed as a part of Crohn’s disease and specifically a focus of the Specific Carbohydrate Diet that has been around since the 1970’s. Much more on this one later.
What microbes have you found that are linked to your disease?