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Clostridium difficile Infection in Infants and Children PEDIATRICS Schutze, G. E., Willoughby, R. E., Brady, M. T., Byington, C. L., Davies, H. D., Edwards, K. M., Glode, M. P., Jackson, M. A., Keyserling, H. L., Maldonado, Y. A., Murray, D. L., Orenstein, W. A., Schutze, G. E., Willoughby, R. E., Zaoutis, T. E. 2013; 131 (1): 196-200

Abstract

Infections caused by Clostridium difficile in hospitalized children are increasing. The recent publication of clinical practice guidelines for C difficile infection in adults did not address issues that are specific to children. The purpose of this policy statement is to provide the pediatrician with updated information and recommendations about C difficile infections affecting pediatric patients.

View details for DOI 10.1542/peds.2012-2992

View details for Web of Science ID 000313012400069

View details for PubMedID 23277317