Abstract
Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is a common complication of IBD and is associated with disease flare-ups and adverse outcomes. Low levels of serum albumin and haemoglobin alongside high concentrations of serum creatinine predict the need for surgery and risk of death associated with CDI in patients with IBD.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 307-308 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Nature Reviews Gastroenterology and Hepatology |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 1 2012 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Hepatology
- Gastroenterology