Incidence and Outcome of Clostridium difficile Infection in Hospitalized Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease in the UK

摘要

Background and Aims: Previous studies have reported that Clostridium difficile infection [CDI] is more common, and has a worse outcome, in patients with inflammatory bowel disease [IBD] than in those without. We have now reassessed the incidence and outcome of CDI in in-patients with and without IBD, and the outcomes of admissions for IBD patients with and without CDI.