Global Burden, Trends, and Inequalities of Clostridioides difficile Infections from 1990 to 2021 and Projections to 2040: A Systematic Analysis
The global CDI burden has increased significantly over three decades, disproportionately affecting high sociodemographic index countries. The projected rise in CDI burden among older adults through 2040 underscores the urgent need for targeted interventions and strategic planning.
Authors
- Xiangru Ye (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9546-5617)
- Jing Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1224-0912)
- Wenhong Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1246-0747)
- Zhihui Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5512-3946)
- Jialin Jin
Institutions
- Fudan University (CN)
- Huashan Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Antibiotics
- Published
- 2025-06-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics14070652
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.79