Factors associated with Clostridium difficile infection: A nested case-control study in a three year prospective cohort

Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is a serious medical condition that is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. Identification of risk factors associated with CDI and prompt recognition of patients at risk is key to successfully preventing CDI. A 3-year prospective, observational,...

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Published in:	Anaerobe Vol. 44; pp. 117 - 123
Main Authors:	Khanafer, Nagham, Vanhems, Philippe, Barbut, Frédéric, Luxemburger, Christine
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England Elsevier Ltd 01-04-2017
Subjects:	Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Anti-Bacterial Agents - adverse effects Case-Control Studies Clostridium difficile - isolation & purification Clostridium difficile infection Clostridium Infections - epidemiology Clostridium Infections - microbiology Cross Infection - epidemiology Cross Infection - microbiology Diarrhea - epidemiology Diarrhea - microbiology Female France - epidemiology Hospitals, University Humans Male Middle Aged Predictors Prospective Studies Risk Factors Young Adult Clostridium difficile infection Risk factors Predictors
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