After six years of intense research, this blog represents my personal view that Mycobacterium avium subsp. Paratuberculosis (MAP) is the major cause of both irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and Crohn’s disease (CD). To support my view, I will reference, consider and discuss the conclusions of several hundred studies!

In a potentially ground-breaking insight, I’m proposing the mechanism by which MAP causes disease is similar to the mechanism by which Streptococcus mutans causes dental disease: acid production! If my proposition (hypothesis) is correct, and it seems to be supported by many, many studies, it will have an unprecedented impact on the current clinical-treatments of both IBS and Crohn’s... and resolve the mystery and argument surrounding these two, apparently distinct diseases.

Any constructive feedback will be greatly appreciated!

Regards,

Dave