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