Antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) and Clostridum difficile infections (CDI) have been well
studied for adult cases, but not as well in the pediatric population. Whether the disease …

Background Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) is the pathogen that most commonly causes
nosocomial and antibiotic-associated diarrheal disease. Optimized algorithms for diagnosis …

Abstract Background Traditionally, Clostridium difficile has been considered a typical
healthcare-associated pathogen—that is, one transmitted within healthcare facilities and …

Background In view of the rise in antibiotic resistance and Clostridium difficile superinfection,
close monitoring of antibiotic prescribing practices is essential so that targeted quality …

Background The impact of Clostridium difficile colonization in C. difficile infection (CDI) is
inadequately explored. As a result, asymptomatic carriage is not considered in the …

Akute gastrointestinale Infektionen werden durch eine tbVielzahl bakterieller, viraler und
parasitärer Erreger hervorgerufen. Der Krankheitsverlauf wird durch die Virulenz des …

Abstract Background and Aims Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) has become the
cornerstone in management of recurrent Clostridium difficile infection (RCDI) in adults …

Background Residents of long-term care facilities (LTCFs) are at increased risk for
colonization and development of infections with multidrug-resistant organisms. This study …

The extent to which endemic infections or antimicrobial resistance in long-term care facilities
can be prevented remains unclear. Efforts to limit infections in these facilities should focus …

Clostridioides difficile disproportionally affects the elderly living in nursing homes (NHs). Our
objective was to explore the prevalence of C. difficile in NH elders, over time and to …