Abstract
Clostridium difficile infection has been increasing since 2000 in children and in adults. Frequent antibiotics use, comorbidity, and the development of hypervirulent strains have increased the risk of infection. Despite the high carriage rates of C. difficile, infants rarely develop clinical infection. Discontinuing antibiotics and supportive management usually leads to resolution of disease. Antibiotics use should be stratified depending on the patient's age and severity of the disease.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 80-84 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2014 by The Korean Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition.
Keywords
- Anti-bacterial agents
- Child
- Clostridium difficile
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Hepatology
- Gastroenterology