Background and objectives: At present, Romania and parts of the European Union are
facing an increasingly challenging public health problem consisting of nosocomial …

Abstract Purpose The prevalence of Clostridioides difficile infection in older and frail
population is extremely high and adverse outcomes, including future recurrences and …

Background: The 2016 cumulative incidence of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) in
Spain was reported by the European Center for Disease Control to be above the mean of …

Background In the last two decades, a significant increase in the number of Clostridioides
difficile infection (CDI) cases has been observed. It is understandable to attempt to …

Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) is a Gram-positive, spore-forming, toxin-producing
anaerobic bacillus, which is one of the most common causes of health-care-associated …

Background Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) causes considerable morbidity, mortality,
and economic cost. Advanced age, prolonged stay in healthcare facility, and exposure to …

AIMS OF THE STUDY Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is associated with high
morbidity, recurrence rates and mortality. We assessed the local epidemiology, treatment …

Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, mostly
in frail patients. Notification is not mandatory in Italy, and data on incidence, risk of death …

Background Advanced age is an important factor affecting Clostridioides difficile infection
(CDI) risk and outcome. While fever and leukocytosis are prominent findings in young …

Background: Limited and wide-ranging data are available on the recurrent Clostridioides
difficile infection (rCDI) incidence rate. Methods: We performed a cohort study with the aim to …