Comparison of Risk Factors for Clostridium Difficile Infection Among Community Associated Cases and Healthcare Facility Associated Cases, September 2009- April 2011
Background Clostridium difficile is a Gram-positive bacteria found in the large bowel or colon that causes mild to severe intestinal conditions and sometimes death. The primary risk factors for development of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) include healthcare exposure and recent antimicrobial...
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Digital Archive @ GSU
2012
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| Online Access: | http://digitalarchive.gsu.edu/iph_theses/217 http://digitalarchive.gsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1231&context=iph_theses |