Clostridioides difficile infection across the lifespan: Estimation using life tables

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2024 May;45(5):681-683. doi: 10.1017/ice.2024.2. Epub 2024 Jan 25.

Abstract

Using a life tables approach with 2011-2017 claims data, we calculated lifetime risks of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) beginning at age 18 years. The lifetime CDI risk rates were 32% in female patients insured by Medicaid, 10% in commercially insured male patients, and almost 40% in females with end-stage renal disease.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Clostridium Infections*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Life Tables
  • Longevity*
  • Male
  • United States