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August 12, 2008The American Journal of Gastroenterology

Gastric Acid Suppression by Proton Pump Inhibitors as a Risk Factor forClostridium Difficile-Associated Diarrhea in Hospitalized Patients

Mohammed Aseeri Todd Schroeder Joan L. Kramer Rosey Zackula

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Abstract

This study showed elevated risk of developing CDAD in hospitalized patients with acid suppressive therapy, especially when PPIs were used.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69d6fc13a0177bf533ed979d https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1572-0241.2008.01975.x

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