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 …

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

The human intestinal tract contains trillions of bacteria, collectively called the gut microbiota.
The majority of bacteria belong to the Gram‐negative phyla Bacteroidetes and …

Background Cancer predisposes patients to Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) due to health
care exposures and medications that disrupt the gut microbiota or reduce immune response …

Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is increasingly recognized as an emerging healthcare
problem of elevated importance. Prevention and treatment strategies are constantly evolving …

Background: Patients with cancer have several risk factors for Clostridium difficile infection
(CDI), but the impact of CDI on outcomes in this population needs elucidation. We analyzed …

Background Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is a significant source of morbidity in
pediatric cancer patients. Few reports to date have evaluated risk factors and short-term …

Clostridium difficile is an emerging cause of healthcare associated infections. In nine
hospitals of an Italian Local Health Authority the episodes of C. difficile infection (CDI) were …

Objectives To create a risk stratification score for Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) in
elderly adults. Design A sample from the Medicare 5% data set linked to Medicaid and …

Although Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) incidence is high in the United States,
standard-of-care (SOC) stool collection and testing practices might result in incidence …