Community associated Clostridium difficile infection in select New Haven area towns: August 2009 - January 2010
by Lyons, Carol Tuttle, M.P.H., SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY, 2010, 71 pages; 1486123

Abstract:

The morbidity rate of Clostridium difficile has been steadily increasing in both hospital and community settings. Much of the current literature focuses on the incidence of healthcare associated Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) and on hospital laboratory test results. Less is known about the incidence and risk factors associated with cases of community associated CDI (CA CDI) reported from outpatient laboratories. This study assessed the demographics and potential risk factors for CA CDI. A total of 99 cases were identified through active surveillance at a single outpatient laboratory in Connecticut. Of the 14 cases identified as CA CDI, 12 (83%) reported antibiotic and/or proton pump inhibitor use and a healthcare associated exposure. The incidence of CDI among this outpatient population was calculated to be 2.2/100,000. This study may inform the public health community on the future direction of surveillance for community associated CDI.

 
AdviserRichard Cain
SchoolSOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY
SourceMAI/ 49-01, p. , Sep 2010
Source TypeThesis
SubjectsEpidemiology
Publication Number1486123
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