Association of <i>Clostridium difficile</i> infection with clinical outcomes of patients with inflammatory bowel disease: A meta-analysis
CDI is linked to increased mortality and prolonged hospitalization in IBD patients. These results emphasize the need for early detection and appropriate management. Implementing routine CDI screening during IBD flare-ups and stringent infection control measures could mitigate severe complications and reduce the healthcare burden.
Authors
- Hai-Xin Qi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8313-9785)
- Qi Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3175-2881)
- Guoqiang Zhou
Institutions
- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (CN)
- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Published
- 2025-03-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.v17.i4.100555
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.40