| Title | Use of Concomitant Antibiotics During Treatment for Clostridium difficile Infection (CDI) in Pediatric Inpatients: An Observational Cohort Study. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2016 |
| Authors | Stevens VW, Thurm C, Schwab EM, Kronman MP, Gerber JS, Shah SS, Newland JG, Courter J, Parker S, Brogan TV, Hersh AL |
| Journal | Infect Dis Ther |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pagination | 45-51 |
| Date Published | 2016 Mar |
| ISSN | 2193-8229 |
| Abstract | Concomitant antibiotic use during treatment for Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) increases the risk of recurrence. Across a network of children's hospitals, 46% of patients treated for CDI received concomitant antibiotics for a median of 7 days. Concomitant antibiotic use was more common among patients with malignancies, and solid organ or bone marrow transplant. Unnecessary concomitant antibiotic use in CDI patients is a potential target for pediatric antimicrobial stewardship. |
| DOI | 10.1007/s40121-016-0105-2 |
| Alternate Journal | Infect Dis Ther |
| PubMed ID | 26972929 |