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Prevalence of Celiac Disease and Celiac Autoimmunity in the Toba Native Amerindian Community of Argentina

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Celiac disease (CD) is mostly recognized among subjects with a Caucasian ethnic ancestry. No studies have explored conditions predisposing Amerindians to CD. OBJECTIVE: To prospectively assess environmental, genetic and serological conditions associated with CD among members of the Toba native population attending a multidisciplinary sanitary mission.

Authors

Vázquez H; de la Paz Temprano M; Sugai E; Scacchi SM; Souza C; Cisterna D; Smecuol E; Moreno ML; Longarini G; Mazure R

Journal

Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Vol. 29, No. 8, pp. 431–434

Publisher

Hindawi

Publication Date

2015

DOI

10.1155/2015/927458

ISSN

2291-2789