Clostridium difficile infection in the elderly.
Clin Geriatr Med
; 30(1): 79-93, 2014 Feb.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-24267604
ABSTRACT
Clostridium difficile-associated illness is an increasingly prevalent and morbid condition. The elderly population is at a disproportionate risk of developing symptomatic disease and associated complications, including progression to severe or fulminant disease, and development of recurrent infections. This article analyzes the factors that influence C difficile disease propensity and severity, with particular attention directed toward features relevant to the rapidly aging population.
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Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Vancomycin
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Clostridioides difficile
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Clostridium Infections
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Metronidazole
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
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Prevalence_studies
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Clin Geriatr Med
Journal subject:
GERIATRIA
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States