In patients with Crohn's disease that had portions of their intestine surgically removed, there were different levels of a particular bacterium found (i.e., Faecalibacterium prausnitzii). What was concluded from this finding?

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The conclusion drawn from the finding of different levels of Faecalibacterium prausnitzii in patients with Crohn's disease who had portions of their intestine surgically removed is that Crohn's disease may be associated with the absence of beneficial bacteria, rather than being caused directly by harmful bacteria. Faecalibacterium prausnitzii is known for its anti-inflammatory properties, and lower levels of this bacterium in patients with Crohn's disease suggest that a lack of such beneficial bacteria might contribute to the disease's pathogenesis.

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