Role of rifaximin in the management of alcohol-associated hepatitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis Article (Faculty180)

cited authors

  • Ahmed, Zohaib; Badal, Joyce; Nawras, Mohamad; Battepati, Dhanushya; Farooq, Umer; Arif, Syeda Faiz F; Lee-Smith, Wade; Aziz, Muhammad; Iqbal, Umair; Nawaz, Ahmad; Gangwani, Manesh Kuma K; Iqbal, Amna; Kobeissy, Abdallah; Addissie, Benyam D; Hassan, Mona; Saab, Sammy

description

  • Alcohol-associated hepatitis (AAH) is an acute, inflammatory liver disease with severe short-term and long-term morbidity and mortality. AAH can lead to severe complications including hepatic failure, gastrointestinal bleeding, sepsis, and the development or decompensation of cirrhosis. Rifaximin is an antibiotic that reduces bacterial overgrowth and gut translocation, and it may have a role in decreasing systemic inflammation and infection in patients with AAH. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the role of rifaximin in the management of AAH.

publication date

  • 2023

start page

  • 703

end page

  • 709

volume

  • 38