‘Unexpected’ C. difficile risk found with beta blockers, corticosteroids, analgesics
May 26, 2026
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Several nonantibiotic drugs appear associated with increased risk for Clostridioides difficile infection, according to results of a population-based, case-control study published in Gut.An analysis of data from the Swedish National Patient registry showed antidiarrheals, analgesics and corticosteroids were among nonantibiotic drugs associated with increased risk for C. difficile infection. They
‘Unexpected’ C. difficile risk found with beta blockers, corticosteroids, analgesics
May 26, 2026
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