S1229 Risk Factors for Recurrent Clostridium difficile-Associated Diarrhea: A Retrospective Case-Control Study

Abstract

KUB showing colonic dilatation (p=0.002) and use of H2 blocker (p=0.03) but not PPIs independently predicted need for ICU care. On multivariate analysis, hemodialysis (p 100 (p<0.02) and colonic dilatation (p<0.02), remained significantly associated with admission to the ICU. Conclusions: Communityacquired CDAD in a major metropolitan inner city population is less severe than hospitalacquired CDAD. The disease is more frequently seen in women and the likelihood of ICU admission can be predicted by various factors on admission.