Foodborne Illnesses Can Lead to Long-Term Gut Issues
A recent New York Times article explores post-infection irritable bowel syndrome (PI-IBS), a condition in which gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea can persist for months or even years following an intestinal infection.
Rome Foundation Board members Madhusudan Grover, MBBS, and William D. Chey, MD, contributed their expertise to the article, helping explain what we know about PI-IBS, who may be affected, and why greater awareness of the long-term consequences of gastrointestinal infections matters.
We’re proud to see members of the Rome Foundation community helping bring evidence-based understanding of disorders of gut-brain interaction to a broader public audience.
Read the full article in The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/31/well/eat/cyclospora-ibs-food-poisoning.html?unlocked_article_code=1.9lA.cNtC.pdyNi-V2WcXo&smid=url-share
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