The Burden of Clostridium difficile Infection During Inpatient Stays in the United States between 2012 and 2016

ConclusionThis study is consistent with previous publications, which demonstrated CDI's high economic burden in healthcare settings and for health insurance systems. When recorded as a comorbidity, CDI significantly increased hospital costs and LOS. These results highlight the need for innovative therapeutic approaches in the prevention and treatment of CDI.
Source: Journal of Hospital Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research