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| Dávila,Laura Palau; Garza-González,Elvira; Rodríguez-Zulueta,Patricia; Morfín-Otero,Rayo; Rodríguez-Noriega,Eduardo; Vilar-Compte,Diana; Rodríguez-Aldama,Juan C.; Camacho-Ortiz,Adrián. |
| Abstract Introduction The epidemiology of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) has changed in the last two decades. There is a lack of information regarding incidence and severity of CDI, especially in the developing world. Methods This was a retrospective and observational study from four hospitals of three Mexican cities. Patients were diagnosed with CDI when presented with loose stools and had at least one of the following tests positive: toxins assay, real-time PCR, or an endoscopic image compatible with pseudomembranous colitis. CDI was classified according to international guidelines. Demographic and clinical data as well as information regarding total hospital admissions, total length-of-hospital stay, and other variables related to... |
| Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article |
Palavras-chave: Clostridium difficile; Hospital acquired infections; Hospital diarrhea; Infection rates. |
| Ano: 2017 |
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1413-86702017000500530 |
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