Case-Control Study to Identify Risk Factors for Microscopic Colitis

Risk Factors for Microscopic Colitis: A Dutch Case-Control Study

The purpose of the study is to assess among others environmental and hygiene-related risk factors for microscopic colitis (MC), a common diarrheal disease.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Confirmed Diagnosis of MC (CC or LC) between January 1, 2000 and December 31, 2012.
• Inhabitant of the province of Limburg or the Eindhoven region at the moment of diagnosis

Exclusion Criteria:

• Below 18 years of age at the time of diagnosis
• Not capable of signing an informed consent
• Deceased at moment of approximation