Work

Economic impact of multiple recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection in a community teaching hospital

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: A retrospective study evaluating the economic impact on a community teaching hospital of 29 patients with multiple Clostridioides difficile infection admissions in a 4-year period showed an estimated net loss of $2,232,997, posing a substantial economic impact on the hospital.

Source: Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology

DOI: 10.1017/ice.2025.10295

Authors: Joseph Reilly, Gemma Downham, Manish Trivedi

Institution: AtlantiCare

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: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,550