OCTOBER 14, 2021

Rehospitalization for CDI Common; Appropriate Patient Follow-up Often Lacking

Clostridioides difficile infection (rCDI) is common, yet few patients have confirmed CDI-specific follow-up appointments after hospital discharge, according to a presentation at the IDWeek 2021 virtual conference (poster 766).

 

The researchers also found that nearly 50% of patients with rCDI had to be rehospitalized due to their infection.

“CDI is notorious for causing recurrent illness and potentially resulting in rehospitalization,” said lead author Emily Drwiega, PharmD, a