Risk factors for poor outcome in community-onset Clostridium difficile infection

Risk factors for poor outcome in community-onset Clostridium difficile infection

Abstract Background A substantial portion of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) cases occur in communities, and community-onset CDI (CO-CDI) can lead to serious complications including mortality. This study aimed to identify the risk factors for a poor outcome in CO-CDI. Methods We performed a re...

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Main Authors: Eunyoung Lee, Kyoung-Ho Song, Ji Yun Bae, Doran Yoon, Joo-Hee Hwang, Pyoeng Gyun Choe, Wan Beom Park, Ji Hwan Bang, Eu Suk Kim, Sang Won Park, Nam Joong Kim, Myoung-don Oh, Hong Bin Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Subjects:
Clostridium difficile
Community-acquired infections
Anemia
Proton pump inhibitors
Mortality
Risk factors
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13756-018-0365-6

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