title: Clostridium difficile infection in infants and children.
abstract: Infections caused by Clostridium difficile in hospitalized children are increasing. The recent publication of clinical practice guidelines for C difficile infection in adults did not address issues that are specific to children. The purpose of this policy statement is to provide the pediatrician with updated information and recommendations about C difficile infections affecting pediatric patients.
authors.forename: Gordon E
authors.initials: GE
authors.lastname: Schutze
authors.forename: Rodney E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Willoughby
mesh_terms: D000047:Academies and Institutes / Q000592:standards*; D002648:Child; D016360:Clostridioides difficile / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D003015:Clostridium Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006235:Hand Disinfection / Q000592:standards; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*