Risk Factors for Recurrence of Clostridium Difficile-associated Diarrhea

Background: Clostridium difficile associated disease (CDAD) is one of the most common causes of hospital-acquired diarrhea. Despite increasing incidence of clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea, there are few data on risk factors associated with its relapse. Patients and Methods: We studied retrospectively possible risk factors for the recurrence of CDAD. 124 patients fulfilled the criteria of CDAD during the study period between January 2006 and July 2009. After successful treatment, recurrence occurred in 20 patients. Results: Advanced kidney disease (Stage III – IV) was found in 15 patients (75%, p=0.448)…