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 …

Background. Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is the most common cause of nosocomial
infectious diarrhea and may result in severe complications including death. We conducted a …

Background Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD) is a leading cause of
nosocomial diarrhea in the United States, and may be associated with significant morbidity …

BACKGROUND: Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) is a well-established cause of nosocomial
diarrhea. The aim of our study was to define the incidence of nosocomial diarrhea in our …

Objective: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the incidence, risk factors and cost
implications of Clostridium difficile‐associated diarrhoea (CDAD) in hospitalized adult …

Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is an increasing concern in China. However, the risk
factors of CDI are rarely reported in the Chinese population. A prospective observational …

Background. Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) incidence has increased dramatically over
the last decade. Recent studies suggest that asymptomatic carriers may be an important …

Background Clostridium difficile (CD) is the leading cause of health care–associated
diarrhea and can result in asymptomatic carriage. Rates of asymptomatic CD colonization …

Clostridium difficile is the main infectious cause of antibiotic associated diarrhea (AAD). The
objective of this study was to determine the frequency of C. difficile AAD in hospitalized …

Background Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is a highly prevalent hospital-associated
infection. Although most patients respond well to discontinuation of antibiotics, 20%–30% of …