Frequent Use of Antibiotics Is Associated with Colorectal Cancer Risk: Results of a Nested Case–Control Study

2015114 citationsJournal Articlehybrid Open Access

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Martijn G.H. van Oijen · Academic Medical Center

Hugo M. Smeets · University Medical Center Utrecht

Peter D. Siersema · University Medical Center Utrecht

Abstract

We found an association between the use of antibiotics, especially when used frequently, and the risk of developing CRC. Further studies are needed to establish under which conditions the use of antibiotics increases the risk of developing CRC.

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Gut microbiota and health Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection Microscopic Colitis

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Published in: Digestive Diseases and Sciences

Volume 61, Issue 1, pp. 255-264

DOI: 10.1007/s10620-015-3828-0

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Frequent Use of Antibiotics Is Associated with Colorectal Cancer Risk: Results of a Nested Case–Control Study

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