The present invention relates to the field of gastroenterology and, more particular, to the field of intestinal diseases. More specifically, it concerns uses and methods for the treatment of inflammatory bacterial diseases of the intestine. In particular, it relates to diseases that are associated with bacterial invasion of the intestinal mucus, including, inflammatory bowel diseases, and infectious bacterial diseases. Therefore, the present invention provides agents, a pharmaceutical composition and a kit for treating said diseases. It further relates to a use and a method for treating invasive bacterial diseases of the large intestine.