Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea is a recognized postoperative complication. However, the exact risk factors for this condition after total joint arthroplasty (TJA) remain unknown. This case-controlled study intended to identify the predisposing factors for this condition. There were 16 cases of C difficile infections after 9880 TJA (0.16% incidence) between January 2001 and May 2006 at our institution. The cases were matched with 32 controls for month/year of surgery and surgeon. This study suggests that patients with deteriorated physical status or those who receive greater than one antibiotic after surgery are at a higher risk for developing C diffcile-associated diarrhea after TJA.
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Harvard Univ, Sch Med, Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr, Div Infect Dis, Boston, MA USAHarvard Univ, Sch Med, Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr, Div Infect Dis, Boston, MA USA
Harbarth, S
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Samore, MH
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Samore, MH
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Carmeli, Y
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Harvard Univ, Sch Med, Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr, Div Infect Dis, Boston, MA USAHarvard Univ, Sch Med, Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr, Div Infect Dis, Boston, MA USA
Harbarth, S
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Samore, MH
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Harvard Univ, Sch Med, Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr, Div Infect Dis, Boston, MA USAHarvard Univ, Sch Med, Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr, Div Infect Dis, Boston, MA USA
Samore, MH
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Carmeli, Y
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