Dear Dr. Smith:
What is the mycobacterium of Crohn's Disease?
Adrian Leek, PhD.


Dr. Allen A. Smith wrote:

> While J. Kiernan is correct that 2 hr. in aqueous 4% formaldehyde kills MOST
> bacteria, some very nasty ones survive this treatment.  A fair percentage of
> mycobacteria (TUBERCULOSIS, LEPROSY, CROHN'S DISEASE) survive.  While active
> ANTHRAX and bacteria are killed, many of the spores survive.
>
> Allen A. Smith, Ph.D.
> School of Graduate Medical Sciences
>    Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
> Barry University
> Miami Shores, Florida