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Crohn’s Disease in South Asia
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There is a lower incidence of CD in South Asia compared to the West and disease characteristics differ. Although novel genetic factors associated with CD have been identified, significant gaps exist in relation to disease pathogenesis, molecular genetic mechanisms and the use of evidence based treatment modalities.
Our review provides a comprehensive overview of existing knowledge on CD in South Asia and identifies gaps in knowledge for future research
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