Risk prediction for 30-day mortality among patients with Clostridium difficile infections: a retrospective cohort study

Risk prediction for 30-day mortality among patients with Clostridium difficile infections: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract Background Current guidelines have unsatisfied performance in predicting severe outcomes after Clostridium difficile infection (CDI). Our objectives were to develop a risk prediction model for 30-day mortality and to examine its performance among inpatients with CDI. Methods This retrospect...

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Main Authors: Hsiu-Yin Chiang, Han-Chun Huang, Chih-Wei Chung, Yi-Chun Yeh, Yi-Chin Chen, Ni Tien, Hsiu-Shan Lin, Mao-Wang Ho, Chin-Chi Kuo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Subjects:
Clostridium difficile infection
Mortality
ICU stay
Glucose
BUN-to-SCr ratio
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13756-019-0642-z

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