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.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 123-134 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Infectious disease clinics of North America |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 1 2015 |
Keywords
- Clostridium difficile
- Costs
- Morbidity
- Mortality