Demographic characteristics and clinical and laboratory features of patients with Clostridiodes difficile infection: A retrospective study in Qatar
In Qatar, CDI remains a significant health concern, primarily affecting elderly men, especially those who have had hospital admissions or used proton pump inhibitors or antibiotics. Preventive measures and increased knowledge of contact precautions and hand hygiene, particularly among healthcare workers, will help to reduce transmission. Raising physician awareness regarding the prudent use of antibiotics and antibiotic stewardship will serve as an adjunct to reduce the incidence of CDIs.
Authors
- Prem Chandra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6922-7121)
- Ahmed Tarek Aboughalia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4481-5944)
- Amer Rehman Farooqi
- Anand Kartha
- Maryam Al-Thani
- Abdel-Naser Y Elzouki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9132-1752)
- Nishan K Purayil
- Mohamed A Baghi
- Vamanjore A Naushad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0751-1308)
- Irfan Varikkodan
- Ahmad Badi
- Khaled Alarbi
Institutions
- Hamad General Hospital (QA)
- Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar (QA)
- Hamad Medical Corporation (QA)
- Qatar University (QA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- IJID Regions
- Published
- 2025-02-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijregi.2025.100592
- Primary Topic
- Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Hamad Medical Corporation