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Review
. 2015 Mar;29(1):123-34.
doi: 10.1016/j.idc.2014.11.003.

The morbidity, mortality, and costs associated with Clostridium difficile infection

Jennie H Kwon  1 , Margaret A Olsen  2 , Erik R Dubberke  3
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The morbidity, mortality, and costs associated with Clostridium difficile infection

Jennie H Kwon et al. Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2015 Mar.

Abstract

Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is the most common cause of infectious health care-associated diarrhea and is a major burden to patients and the health care system. The incidence and severity of CDI remain at historically high levels. This article reviews the morbidity, mortality, and costs associated with CDI.

Keywords: Clostridium difficile; Costs; Morbidity; Mortality.

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