C Difficile Infection

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C Diff Risk Explored Following Pediatric Appendicitis Procedures

April 14, 2021

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Patients with C. diff infections had nearly a 5 day longer length of hospital stay than a group without CDI.

Malnutrition Linked to Several Adverse Alcoholic Hepatitis Outcomes

March 31, 2021

Article

Individuals with malnutrition had higher mortality rates, as well as higher rates of sepsis and pneumonia.

Predicting C diff Infection After Heart Surgery

March 30, 2021

Article

Investigators determined that acid-base disturbances like lactate clearance influenced C diff infection after cardiac surgery.

Review Offers Improved C. Difficile Testing, Treatment Strategies

March 30, 2021

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Overdiagnosis of the infection is driving drug resistance while cases increase. A team of experts consider the value of stewardship in refining care.

Oral Vancomycin Prophylaxis Successfully Used to Prevent C diff Infection in Transplant Patients

March 29, 2021

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A small study found oral vancomycin prophylaxis prevented C diff infection in thoracic transplant patients.

New C diff Risk Factors Revealed in Mexico

March 16, 2021

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Patients in mature adulthood may have different risk factors for recurrent C diff infection than their elderly counterparts.

Proton Pump Inhibitor Use Linked to Increased C. Diff Risk

March 15, 2021

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Researchers found 8 meta-analysis and systematic reviews showing the positive link between PPI use and the risk of clostridium difficile infections.

Elevated Risk for C diff with Proton-Pump Inhibitor Use

March 05, 2021

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Exposure to PPIs was associated with a moderate increase in the risk of community-acquired C diff infection, even after treatment discontinuation.

White Blood Cell Count Elevation Not Enough for C diff Testing

February 26, 2021

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“A high or rising white blood cell count in isolation is not a sufficient indication for C diff infection testing,” the study authors said.

PPI Use Does Not Lead to Bacterial Overgrowth

February 25, 2021

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The findings should assuage concerns about small intestinal bacterial overgrowth when prescribing treatment with proton pump inhibitors.