Clostridioides difficile
Infections, Risk Factors, Prevention and Treatment
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Beschreibung
The book provides a comprehensive overview of the current knowledge about Clostridioides (C.) difficile (formerly known as Clostridium difficile) and Clostridioides difficile infections (CDI).
The diseases caused by C. difficile range from mild diarrhea to fulminant and in some cases fatal colitis. Historically, CDI was considered mainly as a hospital-acquired problem. Today, a significant portion of CDI is community acquired. Triggered by the introduction of new antibiotics, hypervirulent and multi-drug resistant strains of C. difficile (e.g., C. difficile ribotype R027) have emerged and spread across the globe.
The volume covers the microbiology, pathophysiology, epidemiology, risk factors for CDI, diagnosis, clinical pictures, treatment and prophylaxis. It includes an extensive reference list that allows an easy navigation through the original research publications.
Clostridioides difficile helps the reader gain a better understanding of C. difficile, the challenges that may arise and the available treatment options. Given its broad coverage and features, it will appeal to a wide readership, from gastroenterologists through general physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers, to students.
The book provides a comprehensive overview of the current knowledge about Clostridioides (C.) difficile (formerly known as Clostridium difficile) and Clostridioides difficile infections (CDI).
The diseases caused by C. difficile range from mild diarrhea to fulminant and in some cases fatal colitis. Historically, CDI was considered mainly as a hospital-acquired problem. Today, a significant portion of CDI is community acquired. Triggered by the introduction of new antibiotics, hypervirulent and multi-drug resistant strains of C. difficile (e.g., C. difficile ribotype R027) have emerged and spread across the globe.
The volume covers the microbiology, pathophysiology, epidemiology, risk factors for CDI, diagnosis, clinical pictures, treatment and prophylaxis. It includes an extensive reference list that allows an easy navigation through the original research publications.
Clostridioides difficile helps the reader gain a better understanding of C. difficile, the challenges that may arise and the available treatment options. Given its broad coverage and features, it will appeal to a wide readership, from gastroenterologists through general physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers, to students.
Offers a comprehensive and up to date overview on Clostridioides difficile and C. difficile infections Covers all relevant scientific aspects, from microbiology, and pathophysiology, to risk factors, and prophylaxis Enriched with accurate illustrations that support the reading experience
Autor*in
Henning Sommermeyer
Themen in »Clostridioides difficile«
Antibiotic-related diarrhea Clostridium difficile-related diarrhea Pseudomembranous colitis Gut microbiota Colonization resistance Infectious disease Nosocomial infection Community acquired C. difficile infection Hospital acquired C. difficile infection Initial C. difficile infection Recurrent C. difficile infection Antibiotic resistance Hypervirulent C. difficile strains Ribotype 027 C. difficile Probiotics
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“For the convenience of the readers the authors structured the book into separate chapters each addressing a particular aspect of C. difficile and the infections caused by this pathogen. Each chapter provides a comprehensive summary of current knowledge and is supported by a number of excellent figures. … ‘Good knowledge of a problem can strongly contribute to a successful management of a problem’. Reading the book ‘Clostridioides difficile: Infections, Risk Factors, Prevention and Treatment’ can contribute to gaining this important knowledge.” (Andrzej Wojtyła, Journal of Health Inequalities, Vol. 8 (1), June, 2022)
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