Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3282502 | Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology | 2013 | 23 Pages |
Abstract
Older age, high numbers of leukocytes in blood samples, an increased serum level of creatinine, gastric acid suppression, and use of narcotic medications were independently associated with development of severe-complicated CDI in hospitalized patients. Early aggressive monitoring and intervention could improve outcomes.
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Authors
Raina Shivashankar, Sahil Khanna, Patricia P. Kammer, W. Scott Harmsen, Alan R. Zinsmeister, Larry M. Baddour, Darrell S. Pardi,