Synergism between prior Anisakis simplex infections and intake of NSAIDs, on the risk of upper digestive bleeding: a case-control study.

• Main Authors: Florencio M Ubeira (Author), Ana M Anadón (Author), Angel Salgado (Author), Alfonso Carvajal (Author), Sara Ortega (Author), Carmelo Aguirre (Author), María José López-Goikoetxea (Author), Luisa Ibanez (Author), Adolfo Figueiras (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2011-06-01T00:00:00Z.
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BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between prior Anisakis infections and upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB), and its interaction with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) intake. METHODS/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: We conducted a hospital-based case-control stu...