Table 3 Comparison of clinical outcomes in patients grouped by isolated C. difficile PCR-ribotype
Clinical outcome | Ribotype 176 (n = 14) | Other ribotypes (n = 13) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
N | % | N | % | |
Horn’s index | ||||
1 | 1 | 7.7 | ||
2 | 3 | 21.4 | 6 | 46.1 |
3 | 9 | 64.3 | 5 | 38.5 |
4 | 2 | 14.3 | 1 | 7.7 |
Atlas score | ||||
1–2 | 2 | 15.4 | ||
3–5 | 3 | 21.4 | 4 | 30.8 |
6–7 | 9 | 64.3 | 5 | 38.5 |
8–9 | 2 | 14.3 | 2 | 15.4 |
Recurrent CDI within 3 months of first episode (Yes) | 2 | 14.3 | 2 | 15.4 |
CDI in 8 weeks prior to admission (Yes) | 1 | 7.1 | 1 | 7.7 |
Admitted to ICU (Yes) | 3 | 21.4 | 3 | 23.1 |
Antibiotic treatment within 1 month prior to admission (Yes) | 12 | 85.7 | 10 | 76.9 |
Mortality within 3 months of first CDI episode (Yes) | 5 | 35.7 | 2 | 15.4 |