Guest guest Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Which patients are at increased risk for C. difficile-associated disease? The risk for disease increases in patients with: * antibiotic exposure * gastrointestinal surgery/manipulation * long length of stay in healthcare settings * a serious underlying illness * immunocompromising conditions * advanced age http://nursingassistants.net/?p=428 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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