Corticosteroid use is associated with a reduced incidence of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea: A retrospective cohort study

Amy L Wojciechowski,Ganapathi I Parameswaran,Arun Mattappallil,Kari A Mergenhagen

doi:10.1016/j.anaerobe.2014.07.010

Corticosteroid use is associated with a reduced incidence of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea: A retrospective cohort study

Amy L Wojciechowski, Ganapathi I Parameswaran + Show 2 more

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anaerobe.2014.07.010

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Journal: Anaerobe	Publication Date: Aug 7, 2014
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Affiliation: VA Western New York Healthcare System, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

#Incidence Of Clostridium Difficile-associated Diarrhea #Antibiotic Treatment For Respiratory Infections + Show 8 more

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The impact of corticosteroid use on the incidence of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD) was examined retrospectively in 532 patients receiving antibiotic treatment for respiratory infections. As determined by logistic regression, corticosteroids were associated with a decreased incidence of CDAD (Odds Ratio 0.12, 95% Confidence Interval 0.006–0.95).

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