Antibiotics exposure and risk of inflammatory bowel disease: a systematic review

Aim: The aim of this study was to critically assess all available evidence suggesting an association between antibiotic exposure and new onset of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).Materials and methods: This systematic review was conducted according to the PRISMA statement and eligible studies were identified through search of PubMed, Embase and the Cochrane Library. Data on patient demographics, antibiotic exposure and confounding factors were...