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Karp J, Edman-Wallér J, Toepfer M, Jacobsson G. Risk factors for recurrent healthcare-facility associated Clostridioides difficile infection in a Swedish setting. Anaerobe 2023; 81:102738. [PMID: 37217115 DOI: 10.1016/j.anaerobe.2023.102738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Revised: 05/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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PURPOSE The objectives were to determine the risk factors for recurrent healthcare facility-associated Clostridioides difficile infection (HCF-CDI) in a high CDI incidence, low antibiotic use setting and to determine if length of cefotaxime exposure is a risk factor for recurrent HCF-CDI. METHODS The risk factors for recurrent HCF-CDI were evaluated with a retrospective nested case control study based on chart reading. The risk factors were evaluated univariately and multivariately. Length of risk antibiotic exposure was evaluated further in a subanalysis. RESULTS Risk factors for recurrent HCF-CDI were renal insufficiency (25.4% of cases compared to 15.4% of controls p = 0.006) and metronidazole treatment of initial CDI episode (88.4% compared to 71.7% p = 0.01). Exposure to cefotaxime and risk for recurrent CDI showed a dose-dependent relationship (linear by linear p = 0.028). CONCLUSIONS Renal insufficiency and metronidazole treatment were independent risk factors for recurrent HCF-CDI in our setting. The relationship between cefotaxime exposure and risk for recurrent HCF-CDI, dose-dependent, could be evaluated further in a setting with high cefotaxime use.
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- Johan Karp
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Skaraborg Hospital, Skövde, Sweden, Lövängsvägen, 451 42, Skövde, Sweden; Center for Antibiotic Resistance Research (CARe), Department of Infectious Diseases, Institute of Biomedicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden, Box 440, 405 30, Göteborg, Sweden.
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- Center for Antibiotic Resistance Research (CARe), Department of Infectious Diseases, Institute of Biomedicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden, Box 440, 405 30, Göteborg, Sweden; Department of Clinical Microbiology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden, Guldhedsgatan 10 A, 413 46, Göteborg, Sweden.
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- Clinical Microbiology, Unilabs AB, Skövde, Sweden, Rådhusgatan 6, 54130, Skövde, Sweden.
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Skaraborg Hospital, Skövde, Sweden, Lövängsvägen, 451 42, Skövde, Sweden; Center for Antibiotic Resistance Research (CARe), Department of Infectious Diseases, Institute of Biomedicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden, Box 440, 405 30, Göteborg, Sweden.
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Spartz EJ, Estafanos M, Mallick R, Gaertner W, Vakayil V, Jahansouz C, Aggarwal R, Ikramuddin S, Khoruts A, Harmon JV. Fecal Microbiota Transplantation for Fulminant Clostridioides Difficile Infection: A Combined Medical and Surgical Case Series. Cureus 2023; 15:e34998. [PMID: 36938160 PMCID: PMC10020130 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.34998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Urgent abdominal colectomy is indicated for patients with fulminant Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) when other medical therapies fail, yet mortality remains high. Fecal microbiota transplant is a less invasive alternative approach for patients with fulminant CDI. We report the 30-day complications of patients with fulminant CDI who underwent either abdominal colectomy, fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), or FMT followed by abdominal colectomy (FMT-CO). Methods: We performed a single-center, retrospective case review of combined medical and surgical patients with CDI at a large academic medical center between 2008 and 2016. Cohorts were identified as patients with fulminant CDI who underwent total abdominal colectomy alone (CO), FMT alone (FMT), or FMT-CO. We analyzed patient demographics, history, comorbidities, clinical and laboratory variables, CDI severity scores, and mortality outcomes at 30 days. Results: We identified 5,150 patients with CDI at our center during the review period; 16 patients met the criteria for fulminant CDI and were included in this study, with four patients in the CO cohort, eight patients in the FMT cohort, and four patients in the FMT-CO cohort. Demographics and CDI severity scores were similar for all three groups, although the selected comorbidity profiles differed significantly among the three cohorts. The 30-day mortality rates for patients in the CO, FMT, and FMT-CO groups were 25%, 12.5%, and 25%, respectively. Conclusions: FMT is an alternative or adjunctive therapy to colectomy for patients with fulminant CDI that is not associated with increased mortality. Implementation of FMT protocols in clinical practice would be dependent on the availability of qualified transplant material and successful early identification of patients likely to benefit from FMT.
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- Ellen J Spartz
- Department of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Surgery South, Stockbridge, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA
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Risk of Gastrointestinal Infections After Initiating Vedolizumab and Anti-TNFα Agents for Ulcerative Colitis. J Clin Gastroenterol 2022:00004836-990000000-00040. [PMID: 36156528 PMCID: PMC9898464 DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0000000000001733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Accepted: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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GOALS Characterize and compare the risk of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) and cytomegalovirus colitis (CMVC) after initiation of vedolizumab or anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF)α agents for ulcerative colitis (UC). BACKGROUND Immunosuppression is a risk factor for gastrointestinal infections including CDI and CMVC among patients with UC; however, the risk according to the biological class is poorly understood. STUDY A retrospective cohort study of adults with UC involving the initiation of vedolizumab or anti-TNFα agents during June 1, 2014 to December 31, 2020 was conducted at a large academic health system. The primary outcomes for both CDI and CMVC analyses were first CDI or CMVC after biological initiation. The secondary outcome for the CDI analysis was severe CDI (>10,000 white blood cells or serum creatinine >1.5 mg/dL). Independent variables included demographics and UC history/severity factors. Inverse probability of treatment weighted Cox regression was performed to assess the hazard of CDI by biological group. Due to few outcomes, CMVC was reported descriptively. RESULTS A total of 805 UC patients initiated vedolizumab (n=195) or anti-TNFα agents (n=610). There were 43 CDIs and 11 severe CDIs over 1436 patient-years. The inverse probability of treatment weighted Cox regression demonstrated no association between CDI and vedolizumab versus anti-TNFα (hazard ratio 0.33, 95% confidence interval 0.05-2.03), but identified a significantly lower hazard of severe CDI for vedolizumab versus anti-TNFα (hazard ratio 0.10, 95% confidence interval 0.01-0.76). There were 5 cases of CMVC, all in the anti-TNFα group. CONCLUSIONS There was a lower adjusted risk of severe CDI but not total CDI associated with vedolizumab. CMVC was not observed after initiating vedolizumab. These findings may provide reassurance regarding the use of vedolizumab when also considering the risk of gastrointestinal infections.
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In this issue of Biomedical Journal we encounter the chemokine superfamily and its clinical potential. The time course from 56 days zero COVID-19 to a resurgence in cases is presented, as well as a possible solution to overcome rejection in vascularized composite allotransplantation. We are shown the opportunity deep learning (DL) offers in the case of tracking single cells and particles, and also use of DL to bring all hands on deck to counter the current challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic. This issue contains articles about the effect of low energy shock waves in cystitis; the negative effect of high fructose on aortic valve stenosis; a study about the outcome of fecal microbiota transplantation in case of refractory Clostridioides difficile infection; a novel long non-coding RNA that could serve in treating triple-negative breast cancer; the benefits of acupressure in patients with restless leg syndrome; and Filamin A mutations in abnormal neuronal migration development. Finally, a link between jaw surgery and the psychological impact on the patient is explored; a method presented that allows identification of cervical characteristics associated with difficult embryo transfer; and a letter suggesting new parameters to evaluate the use of bone-substitute augmentation in the treatment of osteoporotic intertrochanteric fractures.
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Sattler MM, Crews JD. Challenges in the Diagnosis and Management of Recurrent and Severe Clostridioides difficile Infection in Children. J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc 2021; 10:S27-S33. [PMID: 34791399 DOI: 10.1093/jpids/piab079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Children with Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) can experience recurrent or severe disease. Recurrent CDI occurs in 20%-30% of children with an initial CDI episode. A careful clinical evaluation is important to distinguish recurrent CDI from other disorders that cause recurring gastrointestinal symptoms. Multiple treatment options exist for recurrent CDI, but the optimal therapeutic approach remains undefined. Severe or fulminant CDI can result in poor outcomes and significant morbidity in children. Since there is not a validated definition for severe CDI in children, physicians must use their clinical judgment to identify patients with severe CDI to institute appropriate therapy. In this review, we describe the diagnostic and management challenges in caring for children with recurrent and severe CDI.
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- Matthew M Sattler
- Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Children's Hospital of San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Baylor College of Medicine, Children's Hospital of San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA
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Baunwall SMD, Dahlerup JF, Engberg JH, Erikstrup C, Helms M, Juel MA, Kjeldsen J, Nielsen HL, Nilsson AC, Rode AA, Vinter-Jensen L, Hvas CL. Danish national guideline for the treatment of Clostridioides difficile infection and use of faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT). Scand J Gastroenterol 2021; 56:1056-1077. [PMID: 34261379 DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2021.1922749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Aim: This Danish national guideline describes the treatment of adult patients with Clostridioides (formerly Clostridium) difficile (CD) infection and the use of faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT). It suggests minimum standard for implementing an FMT service.Method: Four scientific societies appointed members for a working group which conducted a systematic literature review and agreed on the text and recommendations. All clinical recommendations were evalluated for evidence level and grade of recommendation.Results: In CD infection, the use of marketed and experimental antibiotics as well as microbiota-based therapies including FMT are described. An algorithm for evaluating treatment effect is suggested. The organisation of FMT, donor recruitment and screening, laboratory preparation, clinical application and follow-up are described.Conclusion: Updated evidence for the treatment of CD infection and the use of FMT is provided.
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- Department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Immunology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Hvidovre Hospital, Hvidovre, Denmark
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Zealand University Hospital, Roskilde, Denmark
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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