Clostridium difficile colitis – a serious current problem

Background Clostridium difficile is currently considered a significant cause of nosocomial infection and is associated with increasing morbidity and mortality. The probability of colonization of hospitalized patients increases with the length of their hospital stay and depends on the local epidemiologic situation. The study aimed to evaluate the epidemiological, clinical and treatment features of Clostridium difficile colitis (CDC), and the relapse associated risk factors in the Infectious Diseases Clinic and Gastroenterology Clinic.