Clinical characterization and risk factors of Clostridium difficile infection in elderly patients in a Chinese hospital

Clinical characterization and risk factors of Clostridium difficile infection in elderly patients in a Chinese hospital

Introduction: Clostridium difficile is a common cause of nosocomial diarrhea, especially in elderly patients. This study aimed to analyze the clinical features and assess the risk factors associated with Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) in elderly hospitalized patients. Methodology: A retrospe...

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Main Authors: Zhang Lihua, Dong Danfeng, Jiang Cen, Wang Xuefeng, Peng Yibing
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries 2015-04-01
Series:Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
Subjects:
Clostridium difficile infection
elderly
risk factors
epidemiology
Online Access:https://jidc.org/index.php/journal/article/view/4816
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