Abstract
In the last three decades, Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) has increased in incidence and severity in many countries worldwide. The increase in CDI incidence has been particularly apparent among surgical patients. Therefore, prevention of CDI and optimization of management in the surgical patient are paramount. An international multidisciplinary panel of experts from the World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES) updated its guidelines for management of CDI in surgical patients according to the most recent available literature. The update includes recent changes introduced in the management of this infection.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 8 |
Journal | World Journal of Emergency Surgery |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 28 2019 |
Keywords
- Antimicrobial stewardship
- Antimicrobial treatment
- Clostridioides difficile infection
- Clostridium difficile infection
- Fecal microbiota transplantation
- Infection control
- Pseudomembranous colitis