Recurrence of Clostridium difficile infection among veterans with spinal cord injury and disorder

2014 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 168-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Swetha Ramanathan ◽  
Stuart Johnson ◽  
Stephen P. Burns ◽  
Stephen M. Kralovic ◽  
Barry Goldstein ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Clostridium Difficile ◽  
Clostridium Difficile Infection ◽  
Cord Injury

scholarly journals Community-Associated Clostridium difficile Infection among Veterans with Spinal Cord Injury and Disorder

2014 ◽  
Vol 35 (5) ◽  
pp. 577-580 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salva N. Balbale ◽  
Stuart Johnson ◽  
Stephen P. Burns ◽  
Stephen M. Kralovic ◽  
Barry Goldstein ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Clostridium Difficile ◽  
Spinal Cord Injuries ◽  
Healthcare Facility ◽  
Antibiotic Exposure ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Lower Likelihood ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Community Onset

The impact of community-associated Clostridium difficile infection (CA-CDI) on patients with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/Ds) is not fully understood. We examined CA-CDI cases among veterans with SCI/D, comparing them with community-onset, healthcare facility-associated (CO-HCFA) cases. Generally, patients with CA-CDI had less comorbidity, less severe CDI, and lower likelihood of antibiotic exposure.

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