Enteroccocci, UC San Diego School of Medicine (IMAGE)

University of California - San Diego

Enteroccocci, UC San Diego School of Medicine

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In mice, some common acid reflux medications promote growth of <em>Enterococcus</em> bacteria (like those shown here artificially glowing red in a petri dish) in the intestines. These bacteria also translocate to the liver, where they exacerbate inflammation and worsen chronic liver disease.

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