Recurrent infection: The scope of the problem and management decisions

Clostridium difficile-associated infection is a growing problem worldwide, contributing to increased morbidity and mortality. More recently, there have been epidemics of C. difficile-associated disease in the United States and Canada with emergence of a hypervirulent NAP1/BI/027 strain (Loo et al., 2005).1 As many as 35% of patients develop recurrent C. difficile-associated disease after an initial episode. Of these patients, 50%–65% have multiple recurrences of C. difficile infection (McFarland et al., 2002).

Source: Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery - June 19, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Mohamed Sageer, Amy Barto Source Type: research