From: Clostridium difficile infection in Italian urban hospitals: data from 2006 through 2011
Age group (years) | Samples tested for CD toxins | CDI episodes (%) |
---|---|---|
18-40 | 920 | 31 (3.4) |
41-60 | 1248 | 63 (5) |
61-80 | 1866 | 160 (8.6) |
>80 | 917 | 148 (16.1) |
Total | 4951 | 402 (8.1) |