Clostridioides difficile infection: a comprehensive review for primary providers

Autor: Cortés Pedro, Bi Yan, Stancampiano Fernando, Valery Jose R., Cooper Jane H., Harris Dana M.
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Romanian Journal of Internal Medicine, Vol 59, Iss 3, Pp 262-269 (2021)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2501-062X
DOI: 10.2478/rjim-2021-0010
Popis: Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is an issue of great concern due to its rising incidence, recurrence, morbidity and impact on healthcare spending. Treatment guidelines have changed in the last few years, and new therapies are being considered. This is a practical review for the primary care practitioner of the latest guidelines for CDI diagnosis, treatment, and emerging therapies.
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