| Literature DB >> 26034401 |
Shola A Cole1, Thomas J Stahl2.
Abstract
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.Entities:
Keywords: BI/NAP1/027; fecal microbiota therapy; recurrent Clostridium difficile
Year: 2015 PMID: 26034401 PMCID: PMC4442717 DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1547333
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Colon Rectal Surg ISSN: 1530-9681