Burden of community-associated Clostridioides difficile infection in southeastern United States: a population-based study.

Mariam YounasJulie RoyerSharon B WeissmanKatie S WaitesSangita DashHana RacP Brandon BookstaverJulie Ann JustoLinda BellAnton MakiMajdi N Al-Hasan

Published in: Infection (2019)

The incidence rate of CA-CDI in South Carolina has surpassed both community-onset healthcare facility associated and hospital-onset CDI combined. The heavy burden of CA-CDI justifies dedication of public health resources to combat CDI in ambulatory settings, through antimicrobial stewardship initiatives.

Keyphrases

healthcare
public health
risk factors
mental health
clostridium difficile
blood pressure
protein kinase
emergency department
adverse drug
global health