Clinical inquiry: what risk factors contribute to C difficile diarrhea?

J Fam Pract

St. Joseph's Family Medicine Residency Program, South Bend, IN, USA.

Published: September 2011

Certain antibiotics and using 3 or more antibiotics at one time are associated with Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea. Hospital risk factors include proximity to other patients with C difficile and longer length of stay. Patient risk factors include advanced age and comorbid conditions. Acid suppression medication is also a risk factor for CDAD.

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