January 28, 2015Open Access

Risk Factors for Recurrent Clostridium difficile Infection: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Multiple risk factors are associated with the development of rCDI. Identification of modifiable risk factors and judicious use of antibiotics and PPI can play an important role in the prevention of rCDI.

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