Original Article

Clostridium difficile–Associated Diarrhea and Chronic Renal Insufficiency

Authors: KHURSHID YOUSUF, MD, MOHAMMAD G. SAKLAYEN, MD, RONALD J. MARKERT, PhD, CHRISTOPHER J. BARDE, MD, NARASIMH GOPALSWAMY, MD

Abstract

Background.Clostridium difficile–associated diarrhea (CDAD) is a common cause of mortality and morbidity in hospitalized patients. Some case reports have implicated renal failure as a risk factor for CDAD. The aim of this study was to assess whether chronic renal insufficiency is a risk factor for CDAD and whether it increases mortality and morbidity.

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