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Is the Use of Proton Pump Inhibitors a Predisposing Factor for Pyogenic Liver Abscesses?
BACKGROUND: Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) increase gastric pH by reducing acid production. The resulting alkaline milieu in the stomach increases the risk of bacterial translocation. This study aimed to investigate if there is a correlation between PPI use and developing pyogenic liver abscesses. ME...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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Elmer Press
2021
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8256900/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34267834 http://dx.doi.org/10.14740/gr1404 |