SWCCD's focus is to identify the underlying cause of Chronic Inflammatory Disease. We believe and have evidence to show that most inflammatory diseases are caused by a common infectious organism. With additional funding we plan to determine the genetics and growth characteristics of this pathogen. We then need to prove the prevalence of this pathogen to the medical community. By understanding the biology of this pathogen we hope to identify and target its weakness with current available therapeutics, help to discover new therapies, and develop methods for prevention.