Persistent and Recurrent Clostridium difficile Colitis #MMPMID26034401
Cole SA; Stahl TJ
Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2015[Jun]; 28 (2): 65-9 PMID26034401show ga
Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is the most frequent cause of nosocomial diarrhea. It has become a significant dilemma in the treatment of patients, and causes increasing morbidity that, in extreme cases, may result in death. Persistent and recurrent disease hamper attempts at eradication of this infection. Escalating levels of treatment and novel therapeutics are being utilized and developed to treat CDI. Further trials are warranted to definitively determine what protocols can be used to treat persistent and recurrent disease.