Impact of superimposed Clostridium difficile infection in Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis flares in the outpatient setting

Purpose The prospective assessment of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) impact in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) flare in outpatient setting has been poorly investigated. We aimed to evaluate the prevalence and the associated factors with CDI in IBD outpatients presenting colitis flares as well as the outcomes following treatment.