Utilization of combination bowel preparation (CBP) is protective against the development of post-operative Clostridium difficile infection (CDI), decreases septic complications, and provides a survival benefit
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DOI: 10.1007/s00464-020-07563-y
Abstract: Background The current standard recommended by the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) is to utilize a combined bowel preparation (CBP) that involves both mechanical (MBP) and oral antibiotic (ABP) components. The current… read more here.
Keywords: cbp; cdi; bowel preparation; post operative ... See more keywords
Case–Control Study of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients with and without Clostridium difficile Infection and Poor Outcomes in Patients Coinfected with C. difficile and Cytomegalovirus
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DOI: 10.1007/s10620-018-5230-1
Abstract: Background and AimsClostridium difficile infection (CDI) incidence and risk factors in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have been extensively studied. However, data describing CDI in Chinese patients with IBD are limited. We investigated the… read more here.
Keywords: bowel disease; cdi; difficile infection; inflammatory bowel ... See more keywords
Association of Household Pets, Common Dietary Factors, and Lifestyle Factors with Clostridium difficile Infection
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DOI: 10.1007/s10620-020-06123-7
Abstract: Background Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is one of the most common hospital-acquired infections and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Since owning a cat or dog could enrich the gut microbiome, we hypothesized that… read more here.
Keywords: clostridium difficile; cdi; cdi testing; difficile infection ... See more keywords
How Infection with C. difficile Infection Aggravates Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Is It CDI or the CDAI?
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DOI: 10.1007/s10620-020-06667-8
Abstract: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is regarded as a lifelong, relapsing–remitting inflammatory disorder of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, with an unknown etiology and unpredictable clinical course [1]. GI infections commonly trigger relapse in patients with IBD;… read more here.
Keywords: cdi; infection; time; disease ... See more keywords
Association Between Immunosuppressive Therapy and Outcome of Clostridioides difficile Infection: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s10620-021-07229-2
Abstract: Patients with Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) often have coexisting medical problems requiring immunosuppressive therapy. However, limited data are available on the association between immunosuppressive therapy and CDI outcomes. To determine the association between immunosuppressive therapy… read more here.
Keywords: immunosuppressive therapy; cdi; association immunosuppressive; systematic review ... See more keywords
Treatment of Clostridioides difficile Infection and Non-compliance with Treatment Guidelines in Adults in 10 US Geographical Locations, 2013–2015
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DOI: 10.1007/s11606-019-05386-9
Abstract: Infectious Diseases Society of America/Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (IDSA/SHEA) guidelines describe recommended therapy for Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI). To describe CDI treatment and, among those with severe CDI, determine predictors of adherence to… read more here.
Keywords: cdi; treatment guidelines; treatment; guideline adherent ... See more keywords
Design shape of CDI cell applied with APSf and SPEEK and performance in MCDI
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DOI: 10.1007/s13233-017-5064-2
Abstract: Sulfonated poly(ether ether ketone) (SPEEK), synthesized for use as a cation exchange polymer, and aminated polysulfone (APSf), synthesized for use as an anion exchange polymer, were applied to commercial carbon electrodes through direct coating. Then… read more here.
Keywords: cdi; mgcl2 cacl2; cacl2 mgso4; nacl mgcl2 ... See more keywords
Invasive listeriosis in a patient with several episodes of antibiotic associated colitis presumably due to Clostridium difficile
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DOI: 10.1007/s15010-017-1013-4
Abstract: A 62-year-old man developed a blood stream infection and meningitis due to Listeria monocytogenes, 20 days after an episode of pseudo-membranous colitis. The patient, hospitalized for the first time for transurethral prostatectomy, was readmitted 20 days later… read more here.
Keywords: invasive listeriosis; colitis; cdi; clostridium difficile ... See more keywords
A Systematic Literature Review of Economic Evaluations of Antibiotic Treatments for Clostridium difficile Infection
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DOI: 10.1007/s40273-017-0540-2
Abstract: Background and ObjectiveClostridium difficile infection (CDI) is associated with high management costs, particularly in recurrent cases. Fidaxomicin treatment results in lower recurrence rates than vancomycin and metronidazole, but has higher acquisition costs in Europe and… read more here.
Keywords: cdi; difficile infection; cost effective; effective versus ... See more keywords
Inpatient Expenditures Attributable to Hospital-Onset Clostridium difficile Infection: A Nationwide Case–Control Study in Japan
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DOI: 10.1007/s40273-018-0692-8
Abstract: BackgroundHospital-onset Clostridium difficile infections (CDIs) have a considerable clinical and economic impact on patients and payers. Quantifying the economic impact of CDIs can guide treatment strategies. However, previous studies have generally focused on acute care… read more here.
Keywords: cdi; care hospitals; inpatient expenditures; care ... See more keywords
Clostridioides difficile colonization and infection in patients with newly diagnosed acute leukemia: Incidence, risk factors, and patient outcomes.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2018.09.027
Abstract: BACKGROUND The frequency, risk factors, and outcomes for Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) in patients with newly diagnosed acute leukemia (AL) admitted for induction therapy are unclear. METHODS We studied 509 consecutive patients with AL admitted… read more here.
Keywords: risk; cdi; clostridioides difficile; infection ... See more keywords