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Study advances  of  inflammatory bowel disease complicated with  Clostridium difficile  infection

  

  1. Department of Gastroenterology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of
    Medical Science & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
  • Online:2018-05-05 Published:2018-05-29
  • Contact: Corresponding author: Qian Jiaming,Email:qianjiaming1957@126.com

Abstract: Studies have demonstrated an increasing incidence of  Clostridium difficile  infection (CDI) in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). CDI can both precipitate and worsen flares of IBD,  contributing to emergent colectomies and mortality.  Host microbiome, immune response and  genetics jointly decide whether patients with IBD will suffer from CDI. Further studies may help define pathogenesis of CDI as well as identify high risk subgroups that may benefit from prophylactic intervention.

Key words: inflammatory bowel disease, Clostridium , infections;  , intestinal microbiome, genetics