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Clostridioides Difficile Infection: A comprehensive review for primary providers

Published:2021-03-13 Issue:0 Volume:0 Page:
ISSN:2501-062X
Container-title:Romanian Journal of Internal Medicine
language:en
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Author:

Cortés Pedro¹,Bi Yan²,Stancampiano Fernando¹,Valery Jose R.¹,Cooper Jane H.¹,Harris Dana M.¹

Affiliation:

1. Division of Community Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic , Jacksonville , FL, 32224

2. Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic , Jacksonville, FL, 32224

Abstract

Abstract Clostridioides Difficile infection (CDI) is an issue of great concern due to its rising incidence, recurrence, morbidity and impact on healthcare spending. Treatment guidelines have changed in the last few years, and new therapies are being considered. This is a practical review for the primary care practitioner of the latest guidelines for CDI diagnosis, treatment and emerging therapies.

Publisher

Walter de Gruyter GmbH

Link

https://www.sciendo.com/pdf/10.2478/rjim-2021-0010

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