Burden of Clostridium difficile-associated disease among patients residing in nursing homes: a population-based cohort study

Abstract Background Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) infection (CDI) is the leading cause of nosocomial diarrhea in the United States. This study aimed to examine the incidence of CDI and evaluate mortality and economic burden of CDI in an elderly population who reside in nursing homes (NHs). Me...

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Main Authors: Holly Yu, Onur Baser, Li Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-11-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
CDI
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-016-0367-2