Maternal and Infant Antibiotic and Acid Suppressant Use and Risk of Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Elizabeth T. Jensen,
Helene M. Svane,
Rune Erichsen
et al.
Abstract:ImportanceEosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a chronic disease with significant patient and health care burden, has increased rapidly in incidence across many countries. Elucidating risk factors for disease development is a priority for health care practitioners and patients.ObjectiveTo evaluate the association of maternal and infant use of antibiotics and acid suppressants with the development of EoE.Design, Setting, and ParticipantsThis was a population-based, case-control study of pediatric EoE (1996-2019) in … Show more
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