Risk Factors for Recurrent Clostridium difficile Infections and Strategies to Decrease Readmissions in a Community Hospital

摘要

Background:Currently there are no universally accepted approaches for the prevention of recurrent Clostridium difficile infections (CDI) following the initial infection. Several studies have identified common risk factors for the emergence of recurrent CDI. Identifying patients at high risk for recurrent CDI through the assessment of risk factors at initial diagnosis could enable health care providers to optimize available treatment options. A vancomycin hydrochloride–tapered regimen may be an effective treatment option for the prevention of recurrent CDI following the initial infection.