Background The aim of this study was to identify risk factors for Clostridium difficile infection
(CDI) and its attributable mortality and to propose methods to prevent CDI and improve …

Background Identifying individuals with severe Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) at risk for
major complications has become an important objective. Presence of clinical variables that …

Background/Purpose To investigate the clinical characteristics of Clostridium difficile
infection (CDI) at a medical center in Taiwan. Methods Patients with CDI were identified from …

Results Thirty-eight cases and 76 controls were included (mean age 73 years). Cases
presented worse Charlson index (P. 02), higher pre-infection stay (median 10 vs. 5.5 days) …

Background Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) has increased in incidence and severity
worldwide, causing direct costs estimated to range from US 3.2billionto 4.8 billion. The aim …

Background The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether Clostridium difficile infection
(CDI) contributed to hospital mortality and whether the correlation between intensive care …

Background Clostridium difficile is the leading cause of nosocomial infectious diarrhea.
Hospitalized patients were at risk of C. difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD). However the …

Background Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is a serious medical condition that is
associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. Identification of risk factors associated …

Background & Aims Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) can cause life-threatening
complications. Severe-complicated CDI is characterized by hypotension, shock, sepsis …

BACKGROUND: Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is one of the most important healthcare-
associated infections, causing considerable mortality. Numerous severity scores have been …