Does accepted definition of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) severity predict poor outcomes in older adults?

Alaa AtamnaTanya BabichIli MargalitTomer AvniHaim Ben ZviNoa-Eliakim RazDafna YahavJihad Bishara

Published in: Aging clinical and experimental research (2021)

The accepted definition of CDI severity was not useful in predicting CDI poor outcomes in older adults. In this population, we suggest advanced dementia and low albumin among others as CDI severity markers.

Keyphrases

physical activity
clostridium difficile
mild cognitive impairment
cognitive impairment
insulin resistance
weight loss