C.Difficile Rates
Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD) is one of many bacteria that live in the bowel. Approximately 1-3 % of the human population has this organism living in their bowel. When antibiotics are given, it can often affect the organisms that live in the bowel and, as a result, cause diarrhea.
Below is the quarterly break down of C. Difficile cases at Woodstock Hospital in 2017 and 2018.
| Quarter | 2017 Rate (# of cases) | 2018 Rate (# of cases) |
|---|---|---|
Q1 Apr. - June | 0.32 (4) | 0.14 (2) |
Q2 July - Sept. | 0.08 (1) | 0.07 (1) |
Q3 Oct. - Dec. | 0.08 (1) | 0.0 (0) |
Q4 Jan. - Mar. | 0.07 (1) | 0.0 (0) |
