Intestinal Protozoan Parasites & Gut Microenvironment Disruption in Crohn's Disease
Speaker Credentials
OMS-II
Speaker Credentials
DO
College
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, DO
Medical Specialty
Gastroenterology
Format
Poster
Start Date
November 2024
End Date
November 2024
Track
3
Abstract
Crohn’s Disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract. Despite the unknown etiology, a combination of genetic, environmental, bacterial, viral, and other microbial factors are believed to play a role in its development. While the impact of bacterial agents on CD has been extensively studied, the influence of intestinal protozoan parasites is an emerging area of interest. This study investigates the role of these parasites in disrupting the gut microenvironment and their contribution to the pathological and physiological changes observed in CD. Understanding these interactions may offer new insights into disease mechanisms and potential therapeutic approaches. Jowana Ghazzawi - OMSII - (Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Clearwater, Florida 33579, jg3932@mynsu.nova.edu) Dr. Jyotsna Chawla - (Medical Microbiology, Department of Foundational Sciences, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Clearwater, Florida-33759, jchawla@nova.edu) Dr. Cyril Blavo – (Assistant Dean, Preclinical Education, Tampa Bay Regional Campus Chair, Department of Foundational Sciences, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Clearwater, Florida 33759, cblavo@nova.edu)
Intestinal Protozoan Parasites & Gut Microenvironment Disruption in Crohn's Disease
Crohn’s Disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract. Despite the unknown etiology, a combination of genetic, environmental, bacterial, viral, and other microbial factors are believed to play a role in its development. While the impact of bacterial agents on CD has been extensively studied, the influence of intestinal protozoan parasites is an emerging area of interest. This study investigates the role of these parasites in disrupting the gut microenvironment and their contribution to the pathological and physiological changes observed in CD. Understanding these interactions may offer new insights into disease mechanisms and potential therapeutic approaches. Jowana Ghazzawi - OMSII - (Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Clearwater, Florida 33579, jg3932@mynsu.nova.edu) Dr. Jyotsna Chawla - (Medical Microbiology, Department of Foundational Sciences, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Clearwater, Florida-33759, jchawla@nova.edu) Dr. Cyril Blavo – (Assistant Dean, Preclinical Education, Tampa Bay Regional Campus Chair, Department of Foundational Sciences, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Clearwater, Florida 33759, cblavo@nova.edu)