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Clostridioides difficile Enteritis Induced Anastomotic Rupture: A Case Report and Literature Review

Case Reports in Surgery, 2020
Background. A 76-year-old male patient who suffered small bowel anastomotic dehiscence believed to be a complication provoked by Clostridioides difficile enteritis. Case Presentation. The patient was a 76-year-old male who underwent small bowel resection
David R. Velez, Mentor Ahmeti
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Whole genome metagenomic analysis of the gut microbiome of differently fed infants identifies differences in microbial composition and functional genes, including an absent CRISPR/Cas9 gene in the formula-fed cohort [PDF]

, 2019
Background: Advancements in sequencing capabilities have enhanced the study of the human microbiome. There are limited studies focused on the gastro-intestinal (gut) microbiome of infants, particularly the impact of diet between breast-fed (BF) versus ...
Cox, Courtney, Crowgey, Erin L., Di Guglielmo, Matthew D., Franke, Karl   +3 more
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Update on Treatment of Clostridioides difficile Infection [PDF]

Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 2020
Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is the leading cause of health care-associated infections in the United States. The increasing incidence and recurrence rates of CDI together with its associated morbidity and mortality are great concerns.
Janice M. Cho, Darrell S. Pardi, Sahil Khanna   +2 more
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Effective Dosage of Oral Vancomycin in Treatment for Initial Episode of Clostridioides difficile Infection: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Antibiotics, 2019
Background: Oral vancomycin is a first line treatment for an initial episode of Clostridioides difficile infection. However, the comparative efficacy of different dosing regimens is lacking evidence in the current literature. Methods: We searched PubMed,
Chia-Yu Chiu, Amara Sarwal, Addi Feinstein, Karen Hennessey   +3 more
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Penicillin Allergy Assessment and Skin Testing in the Outpatient Setting [PDF]

, 2019
Penicillin allergies are among of the most commonly reported allergies, yet only 10% of these patients are truly allergic. This leads to potential inadvertent negative consequences for patients and makes treatment decisions challenging for clinicians ...
Avery, Lisa M., Bookstaver, P. Brandon, Justo, Julie Ann, Kufel, Wesley D.   +3 more
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Modeling inpatient and outpatient antibiotic stewardship interventions to reduce the burden of Clostridioides difficile infection in a regional healthcare network [PDF]

, 2020
Antibiotic exposure can lead to unintended outcomes, including drug-drug interactions, adverse drug events, and healthcare-associated infections like Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI). Improving antibiotic use is critical to reduce an individual's
Bobashev, G., CDC MInD-Healthcare Network, DiBiase, L., Endres-Dighe, S., Hilscher, R., Jones, K., Lewis, J., MacFarquhar, J., Marx, A., Munoz, B., Rhea, S., Rineer, J., Sickbert-Bennett, E., Weber, D.J.   +13 more
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Efficacy and Safety of RBX2660 in PUNCH CD3, a Phase III, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial with a Bayesian Primary Analysis for the Prevention of Recurrent Clostridioides difficile Infection

Drugs, 2022
Recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection, associated with dysbiosis of gut microbiota, has substantial disease burden in the USA. RBX2660 is a live biotherapeutic product consisting of a broad consortium of microbes prepared from human stool that is ...
S. Khanna, M. Assi, Christine Lee, David L. Yoho, T. Louie, W. Knapple, H. Aguilar, J. Garcia-Diaz, Gary P. Wang, S. Berry, Joe Marion, Xin Su, Tricia L. Braun, Lindy L. Bancke, P. Feuerstadt   +14 more
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Molecular epidemiology and antimicrobial resistance of Clostridioides difficile detected in chicken, soil and human samples from Zimbabwe

International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2020
Background: Clostridioides difficile is the major cause of infectious nosocomial diarrhoea in industrialized nations. Data on the occurrence of C. difficile in Africa, ribotype (RT) distribution, antimicrobial susceptibility patterns and potential ...
Fabian K. Berger, Alexander Mellmann, Markus Bischoff, Lutz von Müller, Sören L. Becker, Clifford Simango, Barbara Gärtner   +6 more
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An Osmotic Laxative Renders Mice Susceptible to Prolonged Clostridioides difficile Colonization and Hinders Clearance

mSphere, 2021
Diarrheal samples from patients taking laxatives are typically rejected for Clostridioides difficileC ...
Sarah Tomkovich, Ana Taylor, Jacob King, Joanna Colovas, Lucas Bishop, Kathryn McBride, Sonya Royzenblat, Nicholas A. Lesniak, Ingrid L. Bergin, Patrick D. Schloss   +9 more
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Clostridioides difficile Infection in an Italian Tertiary Care University Hospital: A Retrospective Analysis [PDF]

, 2023
Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, mostly in frail patients. Notification is not mandatory in Italy, and data on incidence, risk of death, and recurrence are lacking.
Albano, Chiara, Almasio, Pier Luigi, Bonura, Silvia, Cala', Cinzia, Calamusa, Giuseppe, Canino, Baldassare, Cascio, Antonio, Colomba, Claudia, Immordino, Rita, Mancuso, Alessandro, Medaglia, Alice Annalisa, Pipito', Luca, Rubino, Raffaella, Zinna, Giuseppe   +13 more
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