National age group trends in Clostridium difficile infection incidence and health outcomes in United States Community Hospitals

National age group trends in Clostridium difficile infection incidence and health outcomes in United States Community Hospitals

Abstract Background Prior studies have demonstrated an increase in Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) incidence in the United States (U.S.) in recent years, but trends among different age groups have not been evaluated. This study describes national CDI incidence by age group over a 10-year perio...

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Main Authors: Ashley Pechal, Kevin Lin, Stefan Allen, Kelly Reveles
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-11-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Clostridium difficile infection
Trends
Incidence
Hospitals
Age group
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-016-2027-8

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