Background & Aims Gastrointestinal infections have been associated with later development
of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). However, studies have produced conflicting results …

Background & Aims: Bacterial intestinal infections have been implicated as a possible cause
of exacerbation of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). We explored the relationship between …

Background Epidemiological studies have shown inconsistent incidence rates (IRs) for
inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Aim To assess the incidence and temporal trends of IBD …

Objective To evaluate the risk of common infections in individuals with inflammatory bowel
disease (IBD)[ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease] compared with matched controls in a …

Background Use of antibiotics in early life has been linked with childhood inflammatory
bowel disease (IBD), but data for adults are mixed, and based on smaller investigations that …

OBJECTIVES: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn's disease (CD), and ulcerative
colitis (UC) are chronic diseases characterized by an inappropriate immune response …

Background & Aims The intestine regulates glucose homeostasis, but it is not clear whether
chronic intestinal inflammation affects risk for type 2 diabetes. We investigated the long-term …

Background & Aims: Infectious gastroenteritis (IGE) is known to exacerbate previously
diagnosed inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). However, limited data are available …

Background & Aims Although the incidence of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) varies
with age, few studies have examined variations between the sexes. We therefore used …

Background & Aims Shifts in epidemiological stages of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
carry implications toward understanding IBD etiology and managing clinical care. We …