Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology · 2010 · 51 citations · 41 references
The epidemiologic characteristics of CDI follow a pattern that is seasonal and associated with influenza, which is likely due to antimicrobial use during influenza seasons. Approximately 23% of average monthly CDI during the peak 3 winter months could be eliminated if CDI remained at summer levels.
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Influenza-Associated Hospitalizations in the United States
W. Thompson · JAMA · 2004 · 2.2K citations