Impact of infectious diseases consultation for hospitalized patients with Clostridioides difficile infection.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
; 45(6): 770-773, 2024 Jun.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38356353
ABSTRACT
Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. This study described outcomes associated with mandatory infectious diseases (ID) consultation in hospitalized patients with CDI. ID consultation was associated with increased appropriate concomitant antibiotic use, however longer courses of concomitant antibiotics were administered.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Referral and Consultation
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Clostridium Infections
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
Limits:
Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
Journal subject:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
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ENFERMAGEM
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EPIDEMIOLOGIA
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HOSPITAIS
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States