High prevalence of <i>Escherichia coli</i> belonging to the B2+D phylogenetic group in inflammatory bowel disease

Abstract

The abundance of Enterobacteriaceae is 3-4 logs higher in tissues of patients with IBD and the B2+D phylogenetic groups are more prevalent in patients with UC and CD. The B2+D phylogenetic groups are associated with SPATE and adherence factors and may have a significant role in disease aetiology.