A cross-sectional survey of multi-generation inflammatory bowel disease consanguinity and its relationship with disease onset
Background\Aim: Consanguinity influences the phenotypic variations of some hereditary and immune-mediated disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease. This study estimated the prevalence of consanguinity among the ancestors of patients with inflammatory bowel disease and examined the effect of v...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2017-01-01
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Series: | The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology |
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Online Access: | http://www.saudijgastro.com/article.asp?issn=1319-3767;year=2017;volume=23;issue=6;spage=337;epage=340;aulast=Mosli |