Clinical Outcomes in Hospitalized Patients with Clostridium difficile Infection by Age Group

Background : /Aims: Advanced age is a known risk factor of poor outcomes for colitis, including Clostridium difficile infection (CDI). The present study compares the clinical outcomes of young and old patients hospitalized for CDI. Methods : : The clinical records of patients admitted from January 2...

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Main Authors: Ho Chan Lee, Kyeong Ok Kim, Yo Han Jeong, Si Hyung Lee, Byung Ik Jang, Tae Nyeun Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Jin Publishing & Printing Co. 2016-02-01
Series:The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
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Online Access:http://www.kjg.or.kr/journal/view.html?doi=10.4166/kjg.2016.67.2.81