Laboratory markers predictive of fulminant Clostridioides difficile infection refractory to fluid resuscitation

Laboratory markers predictive of fulminant Clostridioides difficile infection refractory to fluid resuscitation

Summary: Background: Old age, leucocytosis, hypoalbuminemia, and elevated creatinine have been identified as risk factors for fulminant Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI). High ATLAS scores have also been linked to fatal disease. The affiliated studies, however, involved patients prescribed m...

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Main Authors: Omar Ahmad, Timothy N. Crawford, Vaneet Arora, Mitu Karki Maskey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-06-01
Series:Infection Prevention in Practice
Subjects:
Clostridioides difficile
ATLAS
Albumin
Fulminant
CDI
Leucocytosis
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590088921000159

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