Examination of potential mechanisms to explain the association between proton pump inhibitors and Clostridium difficile infection.

Proton Pump Inhibitors and Clostridium Difficile Infection: Are We Propagating an Already Rapidly Growing Healthcare Problem?

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) have been associated with Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) in several recent studies. The exact mechanism through which PPIs may cause Clostridium difficile infection is not well understood. One potential mechanism to explain this association may be that elevated gastric pH levels facilitate the growth of potentially pathogenic upper and lower gastrointestinal...

Overuse and inappropriate prescribing of proton pump inhibitors in patients with Clostridium difficile-associated disease.

BACKGROUND Clostridium difficile is the most common infectious cause of colitis and has been increasingly diagnosed in hospitalized patients. The number of prescriptions for proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) has also increased significantly over time. Few studies have reported an association between C. difficile-associated disease (CDAD) and PPI use. AIM To assess the extent and appropriateness o...

Proton pump inhibitors and risk for Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea.

Increased incidence of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) among in-patients is associated with significant increased mortality, morbidity, and stay in the hospitals. This has occurred despite heightened awareness of the risks of broad-spectrum antibiotics, overall reduction in antibiotic use and increased focus on hospital hygiene. So though the main risk factor for CDI is use of broad-spect...

Does Proton Pump Inhibitor Increase the Clostridium difficile Infection Risk in the Treatment and Prophylaxis of Stress Ulcers than Histanime-2 Receptor Antagonist?

Association between omeprazole use and Clostridium difficile infection among hospitalized patients: A case–control study of the Saudi population

Background: While few international studies have assessed the association between omeprazole use and the risk of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI), research into this is lacking in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East region. The aim of this study was to determine whether exposure to omeprazole is associated with the risk of Clostridium difficile infection in a sample of hospitalized Saudi pati...