Background Clostridium difficile is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in several
countries. However, there are limited evidence characterizing its role as a global public …

Background Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is the most common healthcare associated
infection and is highly prevalent in Europe and North America. Limited data is available on …

Background The epidemiological landscape of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) has
changed over the past 30 years. Aim To review studies of CDI in the community setting …

Importance An understanding of the incidence and outcomes ofClostridium difficileinfection
(CDI) in the United States can inform investments in prevention and treatment interventions …

PubMed, EMBASE and conference abstracts were reviewed systematically to determine the
clinical and economic burden associated with Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) acquired …

The incidence ofClostridium difficileinfection (CDI) has been rising in hospitals, long-term
care facilities, and within the community. Cases have been more severe with more …

Abstract Background Efforts to prevent Clostridioides difficile infection continue to expand
across the health care spectrum in the United States. Whether these efforts are reducing the …

There has been a startling shift in the epidemiology of Clostridium difficile infection over the
last decade worldwide, and it is now increasingly recognized as a cause of diarrhea in the …

Background Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) incidence is a growing concern. This study
provides national estimates of CDI over 10 years and identifies trends in mortality and …

Background The magnitude and scope of Clostridium difficile infection in the United States
continue to evolve. Methods In 2011, we performed active population-and laboratory-based …