Cassie, that link did not work for me, but I found the article on a Google search. For a long time, there has been talk/research regarding a link between various gut bacteria and different forms of inflammatory arthritis, including ankylosing spondylitis and related diseases. However, this report is different.
This one talks about Prevotella copri.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/re.../11/131105132031.htm

Most of the other studies I've looked at talked about Klebsiella as the associated bacterium. Here is one example:
http://www.discoverymedicine.c...se-of-new-treatment/

I think in general, there has been a leaning toward bacteria or viruses as being a trigger for most autoimmune disease, and even cancer.

Not sure what we can do about it all, but it is an important thing to find the mechanism that sets these things in motion. Thanks for the report, Cass!

Jan

Evening Jan

You are welcome.I know alot of research is ongoing and when I see some results coming out makes my day.
We need to know why and how in order to recieve proper care .I have endometriosis and the medication I took years ago did nothing for me .Random medication to me are a waste after my dealings with as I said endometriosis

Try this link
http://www.sciencedaily.com/re.../11/131105132031.htm
I do think all goes haywire in the gut and that is where all autoimmune processes start.
Years back they were looking at Yersenia bacteria and certain thyroid disorders.

Again it makes my day when I see some postive research going on,Hopefully they can end one day Autoimmune disorders

Cassiecass