Interaction of Clostridioides difficile infection with frailty and cognition in the elderly: a narrative review
Abstract Purpose Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is the leading cause of antibiotic-related diarrhea and healthcare-associated infections, affecting in particular elderly patients and their global health. This review updates the understanding of this infection, with focus on cognitive impai...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-10-01
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| Series: | European Journal of Medical Research |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-023-01432-9 |