Publications by authors named "Christine Geer"
Baseline stool toxin concentration is associated with risk of recurrence in children with infection.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
September 2023
Article Synopsis
- This study investigates the relationship between stool toxin concentrations and the severity of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) in children aged 2-17 years who were being treated for the infection.
- Researchers found that although higher toxin concentrations were observed in children with severe disease and severe outcomes, these results were not statistically significant, suggesting more research is needed.
- Notably, higher baseline stool toxin concentrations were significantly linked to recurrence of CDI, indicating that toxin measurement could aid in predicting outcomes and tailoring treatment strategies.
Article Synopsis
- - A study was conducted on children under 3 years old, comparing those with diarrhea to those without, all of whom tested positive for C. difficile using a specific test.
- - Researchers measured the toxin levels in their stools and found significant overlap in toxin concentrations between the two groups (cases vs. controls).
- - The findings suggest that just measuring toxin levels is not enough to tell if a child has an actual C. difficile infection or if they are simply carrying the bacteria without being sick.
Perceived weight status and weight change among a U.S. adult sample.
Obesity (Silver Spring)
January 2017
Objective: Examine bidirectional associations between weight perception and weight change over time among adults.
Methods: Data are from adult employees (N = 623) across 12 U.S.