Two types of medications appear to be culprits

Prior exposure to antibiotics and proton pump inhibitors are associated with an increased risk of acquiring Clostridioides (formerly Clostridium) difficile infection (CDI) among hospitalized children, according to new Cleveland Clinic research.

Credit: Jennifer Oosthuizen CDC

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