Antibiotic Overuse is a Major Risk Factor for Clostridium difficile Infection in Surgical Patients

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2017 Oct;38(10):1254-1257. doi: 10.1017/ice.2017.158. Epub 2017 Jul 31.

Abstract

Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is associated with increased cost, morbidity, and mortality in postoperative patients. Variable rates of postoperative CDI are reported among 4 surgical specialties during the 30-month study period. Risk factors for CDI include antibiotic use, increased ASA score, and increased admissions in the past year. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2017;38:1254-1257.

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects*
  • Case-Control Studies
  • Clostridioides difficile / drug effects
  • Clostridioides difficile / genetics
  • Clostridium Infections / epidemiology*
  • Clostridium Infections / etiology*
  • Cross Infection / epidemiology*
  • Cross Infection / etiology
  • Databases, Factual
  • Hospitalization / statistics & numerical data
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Length of Stay
  • Logistic Models
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction
  • Prescription Drug Overuse*
  • Risk Factors
  • Surgery Department, Hospital
  • Tertiary Care Centers

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents