Background. Mortality among patients with Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is high.
Because of high age and multiple underlying diseases, CDI-related mortality is difficult to …

Purpose Although an increase in burden of disease has frequently been reported for
Clostridium difficile infection (CDI), specific data on the effect of CDI on a patient's risk of …

ObjectiveIn this study, we aimed to quantify short-and long-term outcomes of Clostridium
difficile infection (CDI) in the elderly, including all-cause mortality, transfer to a facility, and …

Background Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is a common cause of diarrhoea in
hospitalised patients. Around the world, the incidence and severity of CDI appears to be …

Studies have demonstrated an increasing Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) incidence in
hospitals and the community, with increasing morbidity and mortality. In this study, we …

Risk factors of severity (need for surgical intervention, intensive care or fatal outcome) were
analysed in hospital-acquired Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) in a 777-bed community …

Clostridium difficile infections (CDI) are associated with decreased survival, and up to 30%
of CDI patients may experience a recurrence. Data on the impact of recurrent CDI on …

In this review we examine published literature to ascertain mortality in relation to Clostridium
difficile infection (CDI) and the factors associated with mortality. In the 27 studies that had …

Abstract Background Although increases in Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) incidence
and severity have been observed in numerous countries, the incidence of CDI in Japan …

Background. Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) has increased in frequency and severity
over the past decade. An understanding of the modifiable risk factors for disease severity …