Epidemiological Features of <i>Clostridium difficile-</i>Associated Disease Among Inpatients at Children's Hospitals in the United States, 2001–2006

Abstract

The annual incidence of C difficile-associated disease in hospitalized children increased significantly from 2001 to 2006. However, the rates of colectomy and in-hospital death have not increased in children with C difficile-associated disease as they have among adults. The risk factors and outcomes for children with C difficile-associated disease remain to be defined in future studies.