title: Clinical inquiry: what risk factors contribute to C difficile diarrhea?
abstract: 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.
authors: St. Joseph's Family Medicine Residency Program, South Bend, IN, USA.
authors: Julia
authors: J
authors: Fashner
authors: Marin
authors: M
authors: Garcia
authors: Lisa
authors: L
authors: Ribble
authors: Karen
authors: K
authors: Crowell
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D000897:Anti-Ulcer Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D016360:Clostridioides difficile; D003015:Clostridium Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*; D015897:Comorbidity; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000897:Anti-Ulcer Agents