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Impact of infectious diseases consultation for hospitalized patients with Clostridioides difficile infection

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 February 2024

Mara Cranis Open the ORCID record for Mara Cranis [Opens in a new window] ,
Azza Elamin Open the ORCID record for Azza Elamin [Opens in a new window] ,
Brianna Hatch-Vallier ,
Curtis D. Collins Open the ORCID record for Curtis D. Collins [Opens in a new window]  and
Anurag N. Malani
Mara Cranis
Affiliation:
Department of Infection Prevention and Control, Trinity Health, Ann Arbor, MI, USA Department of Infection Prevention and Control, Trinity Health, Livonia, MI, USA
Azza Elamin
Affiliation:
Department of Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Trinity Health, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Brianna Hatch-Vallier
Affiliation:
Department of Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Trinity Health, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Curtis D. Collins
Affiliation:
Department of Pharmacy Services, Trinity Health, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Anurag N. Malani*
Affiliation:
Department of Infection Prevention and Control, Trinity Health, Ann Arbor, MI, USA Department of Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Trinity Health, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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Corresponding author: Anurag Malani; Email: [email protected]
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Abstract

Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. This study described outcomes associated with mandatory infectious diseases (ID) consultation in hospitalized patients with CDI. ID consultation was associated with increased appropriate concomitant antibiotic use, however longer courses of concomitant antibiotics were administered.

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Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology , Volume 45 , Issue 6 , June 2024 , pp. 770 - 773
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© The Author(s), 2024. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America

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