Proton pump inhibitors are associated with a high rate of serious infections in veterans with decompensated cirrhosis.

Bajaj, J S

Proton pump inhibitors are associated with a high rate of serious infections in veterans with decompensated cirrhosis. [electronic resource] - Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics Nov 2012 - 866-74 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

1365-2036

10.1111/apt.12045 doi


Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Bacteremia--chemically induced
Clostridium Infections--chemically induced
Female
Gastric Acid
Histamine H2 Antagonists--adverse effects
Humans
Liver Cirrhosis--drug therapy
Male
Middle Aged
Proportional Hazards Models
Proton Pump Inhibitors--adverse effects
Retrospective Studies
Risk Factors
United States
Veterans--statistics & numerical data