No evidence for a clear link between active intestinal inflammation and autism based on analyses of faecal calprotectin and rectal nitric oxide

Aim: Due to parental concern regarding the child's bowel habits and the ongoing discussion whether there might be an association between autism and intestinal inflammation, two inflammatory markers were analysed in a group of children with autism. Methods: Twenty‐four consecutive children with autism (3–13 years) of unknown aetiology were investigated with respect to faecal calprotectin and rectal nitric oxide (NO). Results: One child who...