The emergence of Clostridium difficile infection in Asia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of incidence and impact.
BACKGROUND:Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is the most common healthcare associated infection and is highly prevalent in Europe and North America. Limited data is available on the prevalence of CDI in Asia. However, secular increases in prevalence of risk factors for CDI suggest that it may be...
Main Authors: | Nienke Z Borren, Shadi Ghadermarzi, Susan Hutfless, Ashwin N Ananthakrishnan |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2017-01-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5413003?pdf=render |
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