Proton pump inhibitor therapy is a risk factor for Clostridium difficile‐associated diarrhoea

Summary Background Inhibition of gastric acid removes a defence against ingested bacteria and spores, increasing the risk of some forms of gastroenteritis. Previous studies investigating a possible link between acid suppression therapy and Clostridium difficile‐associated diarrhoea have reported con...

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