作者
Chih-Huan Chung, Chi-Jung Wu, Hsin-Chun Lee, Jing-Jou Yan, Chia-Ming Chang, Nan-Yao Lee, Po-Lin Chen, Ching-Chi Lee, Yuan-Pin Hung, Wen-Chien Ko
发表日期
2010/4/1
期刊
Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection
卷号
43
期号
2
页码范围
119-125
出版商
Elsevier
简介
BACKGROUND/PURPOSE
An increase in incidence of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) among Western countries has been noted in recent years. Epidemiological data of CDI are scarce in Taiwan. This study is intended to depict the clinical features of CDI at a medical center in Southern Taiwan.
METHODS
From January 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008, hospitalized patients with CDI (defined as the presence of gastrointestinal symptoms and fecal C. difficile toxin) were identified. Their medical records were reviewed for further evaluation.
RESULTS
A total of 86 cases of CDI were identified in the study period. The incidence was 42.6 cases per 100,000 patient-days, or 3.4 cases per 1,000 discharges, and was highest in intensive care units (110.6 cases per 100,000 patient-days). Variable incidence rates were noted in different wards, and prevalence was higher in the infectious ward. Diarrhea, fever, and abdominal …
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