Risk factors for Clostridium difficile infection in intestinal transplant recipients during the first year post transplant

ConclusionsPPI administration might be protective for CDI in ITR. Risks factors for CDI might be different in ITR compared to other populations; anatomical differences and medications administered in the post‐transplantation period may affect intestinal microbiota.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Transplant Infectious Disease - February 10, 2018 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Luis Guzman, Fang Qiu, Andre C. Kalil, David F. Mercer, Alan Langnas, Diana F. Florescu Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research