Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8740201 | Journal of Hospital Infection | 2018 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is a major health concern for acute care hospitals because of the increase in the number and severity of cases. Using the Nationwide Inpatient Sample database, a 10-year review was performed on the trends in incidence, mortality, and hospital charges for CDI patients in acute care hospitals during 2005-2014. The review found increased CDI incidence and hospital charges, but decreased mortality during the 10-year study period.
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Authors
R. Luo, T.F. Barlam,