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Infection, antibiotic exposure, and risk of celiac disease: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Background and Aim There is evidence of a relationship between infection (and the associated antibiotic exposure) and the risk of celiac disease (CD). This study performed a meta‐analysis to investigate this relationship. Methods To identify relevant studies, we conducted systematic searches of the...

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Published in:Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology 2020-04, Vol.35 (4), p.557-566
Main Authors: Jiang, Hai‐yin, Zhang, Xue, Zhou, Yuan‐yue, Jiang, Chun‐min, Shi, Yu‐dan
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Language:English
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Summary:Background and Aim There is evidence of a relationship between infection (and the associated antibiotic exposure) and the risk of celiac disease (CD). This study performed a meta‐analysis to investigate this relationship. Methods To identify relevant studies, we conducted systematic searches of the PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane databases for articles published up to April 2019. Random effects models were used to determine overall pooled estimates and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Results The meta‐analysis included 19 observational studies (15 on infection and six on antibiotic exposure). Our results showed that any infection was associated with an increased risk of CD later in life (odds ratio, 1.37; 95% CI: 1.2–1.56; P < 0.001). The I2 was 94% (high heterogeneity among studies). Subgroup analyses suggested that the risk of CD is not affected by the type of infectious agent, timing of exposure, and site of infection. Exposure to antibiotics was also associated with new‐onset CD (odds ratio, 1.2; 95% CI: 1.04–1.39; P < 0.001). Conclusion Exposure to early infection or antibiotic appears to increase the odds of developing CD, suggesting that intestinal immune or microbiota dysbiosis may play a role in the pathogenesis of CD. These findings may influence clinical management and primary prevention of CD. However, noncausal explanations for these positive associations cannot be excluded.
ISSN:0815-9319
1440-1746
DOI:10.1111/jgh.14928