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Clostridium difficile Infection in the Elderly.
Clin Geriatr Med. 2014 Feb;30(1):79-93
Authors: Keller JM, Surawicz CM
Abstract
Clostridium difficile-associated illness is an increasingly prevalent and morbid condition. The elderly population is at a disproportionate risk of developing symptomatic disease and associated complications, including progression to severe or fulminant disease, and development of recurrent infections. This article analyzes the factors that influence C difficile disease propensity and severity, with particular attention directed toward features relevant to the rapidly aging population.
PMID: 24267604 [PubMed - in process]