Clostridioides difficile Infections and Factors Associated with Recurrence

OpenAlex İngilizce

Objective: infections and investigate factors associated with recurrence. Materials and Methods: in the GI PCR panel within eight weeks after the onset of the initial episode in patients whose symptoms improved with appropriate antimicrobial treatment. Variables in patients with and without recurrence were compared, and risk factors for recurrence were investigated. Results: <0.05). Mortality during hospitalization occurred in a total of 11 patients (18.6%). Conclusion: CDI is important because of its frequent occurrence and potential for fatal outcomes. It is crucial to identify patients at risk for recurrence. In our study, the development of CDI attacks in the intensive care unit, malignancy, and continuation of antibiotic treatment for non-CDI infection after CDI diagnosis were found to be associated with recurrence. Evaluating these parameters in patient follow-up will contribute to prognostic assessment.