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Investigation of critical care unit utilization and mortality in patients infected with Clostridium difficile
Journal of Critical Care, 07/29/09
Gasperino J et al. – C difficile infection was associated with increased all–cause mortality. An observed association with ICU admission and C difficile infection was identified through univariate analysis but was not significant in multivariate analysis. These results document a strong association between ribotype 027 C difficile infection and mortality and underscore the need to identify effective C difficile preventive strategies.
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