Epidemiology and Risk Factors of Pediatric Clostridioides difficile Infection: A Nationwide Claims-based Comparison With Adults in Japan
This first large-scale study of pediatric CDI in Japan revealed that CDI can occur in children without prior antibiotic exposure, particularly in community settings. These findings support consideration of revisions to management strategies for pediatric CDI.
Authors
- Yoshiki Kusama (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7072-2338)
- Shiho Ito
- M. Tanabe
- Daisuke Yamasaki
Institutions
- Mie University (JP)
- Mie University Hospital (JP)
- Osaka University Hospital (JP)
- Osaka City University Hospital (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal
- Published
- 2025-09-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/inf.0000000000004992
- Primary Topic
- Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00