In a study assessing the impact of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) on kidney transplant (KT) recipients, a significant increase in morbidity and mortality was observed among those affected by CDI. Using the Nationwide Inpatient Sample from 2016-2020, 557,635 KT recipients were identified and analyzed based on the presence of CDI, with a focus on various outcomes like in-hospital mortality, acute kidney injury (AKI), and more.
Reference: Iqbal H, Patel J, Singh I, et al. The Impact of Clostridioides Difficile Infection on Outcomes Among Kidney Transplant Recipients. Am J Infect Control. 2024 Feb 21:S0196-6553(24)00079-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2024.02.010. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38395312.
