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Identification of study participants.
Note: UTI, LRTI, and gastroenteritis are analyzed as separate outcomes.
Abbreviations: ACEI/ARB, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor/angiotensin receptor blocker; AKI, acute kidney injury; BB, β-blocker; CCB, calcium channel blocker; CPRD, Clinical Research Practice Datalink; ESRD, end-stage renal disease; HES, Hospital Episode Statistics; LRTI, lower respiratory tract infection; UTI, urinary tract infection.
