Proton Pump Inhibitors Increase the Susceptibility of Mice to Oral Infection with Enteropathogenic Bacteria

ConclusionsLaz raised susceptibility toC. rodentium as increased numbers of the pathogen reach the site of infection. Our results suggest that it was due to increased stomach pH which allowed more peroral enteropathogens to pass the stomach, but not because of changes of intestinal environment.
Source: Digestive Diseases and Sciences - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research