Phenotypic and Genotypic Characteristics of Clostridium difficile Isolates in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Iran.

Bahareh VakiliHasan ShojaeiKiana Shirani

Published in: Infection and drug resistance (2020)

A relatively high rate of CDI was observed in patients with type 2 diabetes and was associated with poorer health outcomes. These patients were exposed to multiple antibiotics and other therapeutic agents. We recommend close screening for the coexistence of CDI and type 2 diabetes in patients with diarrhea using a combination of conventional and molecular methods.

Keyphrases

single molecule
clostridium difficile
type diabetes
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
cardiovascular disease
prognostic factors
patient reported outcomes
skeletal muscle
weight loss