Molecular Epidemiology of Clostridium Difficile Infections in Children
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Infectious Disease |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Immunology / Infectious Diseases |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 1 - 18 |
| Updated: | 4/21/2016 |
| Start Date: | October 2012 |
| End Date: | June 2014 |
Molecular Epidemiologic Survey and Risk Factor Assessment of Clostridium Difficile Infections in Children: A Focus on Recurrent and Community-associated Infections
Objectives:
1. Describe the molecular epidemiology of Clostridium Difficile infection in children in
the Chicago area.
2. Determine the clinical spectrum and risk factors for Clostridium Difficile infection
secondary to particular endemic strains in children.
3. Define the risk factors for recurrent and community-associated Clostridium Difficile
infection in children.
1. Describe the molecular epidemiology of Clostridium Difficile infection in children in
the Chicago area.
2. Determine the clinical spectrum and risk factors for Clostridium Difficile infection
secondary to particular endemic strains in children.
3. Define the risk factors for recurrent and community-associated Clostridium Difficile
infection in children.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Clostridium Difficile infection
Exclusion Criteria:
- Age < 1 year
- Age > 18 years
We found this trial at
1
site
225 E Chicago Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60611
Chicago, Illinois 60611
(312) 227-4000
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children
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