DIAGNOSIS OF INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE IN CHILDREN

摘要

This invention provides methods of diagnosing and predicting disease progression of Crohn's disease. In one embodiment, a method of the invention is practiced by determining the presence or absence of CARD15 variants R702W, G908R, and/or 1007insC in a pediatric individual. In another embodiment, a method of the invention is practiced by determining the presence or absence of anti-Cbir1, anti-OmpC, ASCA, and/or pANCA in a pediatric individual