Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) administration and Clostridioides difficile infection - is this a real clinical problem? A critical review of the literature

• Main Authors: Aneta Głaz (Author), Kinga Knop (Author), Anna Kochanowska (Author), Damian Wach (Author), Zuzanna Piasecka (Author), Ewelina Wesołek (Author), Beata Kasztelan-Szczerbińska (Author), Barbara Skrzydło-Radomańska (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Kazimierz Wielki University, 2023-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are widely used drugs that reduce gastric acid secretion. In recent years, there has been a gradual increase in their use. The safety of prolonged PPI therapy and the potential for cumulative side effects of these drugs raise legitimate concerns. An associat...