| pubmed-article:11816543 | pubmed:abstractText | The aetiology of ulcerative colitis is still controversial, however, recent studies have emphasised the possible role of infectious agents or ingested substances and their breakdown products, which might activate immune-mediated mechanisms eventually leading to tissue damage. Aim of this investigation was to ascertain the occurrence and the potential role of Epstein-Barr virus infection in large bowel mucosa of ulcerative colitis patients. | lld:pubmed |
