Epidemiology, recurrence, and mortality in patients with <i>Clostridioides difficile</i> : a nationwide surveillance study (2016–2022)
The results highlight a steady increase in CDI incidence in Spain over the last two decades, particularly since 2020, probably influenced by the widespread antibiotic use during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recurrence and mortality rates remain significant challenges. These findings highlight the need for national surveillance programs, improved diagnostic protocols, and targeted interventions to mitigate the impact of CDI.
Authors
- Ángel Gil de Miguel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1295-7101)
- Rafael García Carretero (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7532-4585)
- Óscar Barquero‐Pérez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7235-3986)
- Óscar Vázquez-Gómez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6234-0188)
- María Juliana Rodríguez‐González (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6865-8031)
- Belen Rodriguez-Maya
- Ruth Gil-Prieto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5229-3832)
Institutions
- Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (ES)
- Hospital Universitario de Móstoles (ES)
- Hospital Universitario Severo Ochoa (ES)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pathogens and Global Health
- Published
- 2025-10-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/20477724.2025.2580606
- Primary Topic
- Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00