Determining the risk factors associated with the development of Clostridium difficile infection in patients with hematological diseases.

Conclusion: The risk factors for developing CDI were exposure to therapeutic antibiotics and previous hospitalization. Hematological patients who developed CDI had higher early mortality rates, suggesting that new approaches for prevention and treatment are needed. PMID: 31309090 [PubMed]
Source: Blood Research - Category: Hematology Tags: Blood Res Source Type: research