The Challenge of Clostridium difficile Infection

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 May 2016 English Publisher:North Carolina Institute of MedicineJournal:North Carolina Medical Journal, volume 77, pages 206-210 (issn: 0029-2559,

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Authors: David C, Olson; Martin W, Scobey;

doi: 10.18043/ncm.77.3.206

pmid: 27154892

The Challenge of Clostridium difficile Infection

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Abstract

Clostridium difficile infection is a major problem in the United States, resulting in significant morbidity, mortality, and financial costs to the health care system. This commentary provides an update regarding the epidemiology, diagnosis, current recommended management, and challenges surrounding C. difficile infection.

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Carolinas Medical Center
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Carolinas Healthcare System
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Keywords

Clostridioides difficile, Recurrence, Humans, Fecal Microbiota Transplantation, Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous

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