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. 2018 Jan;98(1):40-43.
doi: 10.1016/j.jhin.2017.10.002. Epub 2017 Oct 7.

Ten-year review of Clostridium difficile infection in acute care hospitals in the USA, 2005-2014

R Luo  1 , T F Barlam  2
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Ten-year review of Clostridium difficile infection in acute care hospitals in the USA, 2005-2014

R Luo et al. J Hosp Infect. 2018 Jan.

Abstract

Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is a major health concern for acute care hospitals because of the increase in the number and severity of cases. Using the Nationwide Inpatient Sample database, a 10-year review was performed on the trends in incidence, mortality, and hospital charges for CDI patients in acute care hospitals during 2005-2014. The review found increased CDI incidence and hospital charges, but decreased mortality during the 10-year study period.

Keywords: Clostridium difficile infection; Costs; Hospital-acquired infection; Incidence; Mortality.

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