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Clinical inquiry: what risk factors contribute to C difficile diarrhea?

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: Certain antibiotics and using 3 or more antibiotics at one time are associated with Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea. Hospital risk factors include proximity to other patients with C difficile and longer length of stay. Patient risk factors include advanced age and comorbid conditions. Acid suppression medication is also a risk factor for CDAD.

Source: PubMed

Authors: Julia Fashner, Marin Garcia, Lisa Ribble, Karen Crowell

Language: English

Topic: Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W29281663

FWCI: 0.662

Cites: 39

Cited by: 12

Related to: 10