# Economic impact of multiple recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection in a community teaching hospital

## TL;DR

This study shows that repeated Clostridioides difficile infections caused a significant financial loss for a community teaching hospital.

## Contribution

The study quantifies the economic burden of multiple recurrent Clostridioides difficile infections in a community hospital setting.

## Key findings

- 29 patients with multiple Clostridioides difficile infections were studied over 4 years.
- The hospital experienced an estimated net loss of $2,232,997 due to these infections.

## Abstract

A retrospective study evaluating the economic impact on a community teaching hospital of 29 patients with multiple Clostridioides difficile infection admissions in a 4-year period showed an estimated net loss of $2,232,997, posing a substantial economic impact on the hospital.