The most important risk factor for the development of C.<unk>  infection is antibiotic use within the past 12 weeks. Although C.<unk>  infection has been described with almost all antibiotics, ampicillin, amoxicillin, cephalosporins, clindamycin, and fluoroquinolones are most classically and most commonly associated with development of C.<unk>  infection. Other important risk factors include recent hospitalization (< 12 weeks), advanced age (>65 years), immunodeficiency (primary or secondary causes), inflammatory bowel disease, and exposure to colonized/infected individuals. The association between gastric acid suppression and C.<unk>  infection has not been well established.
Clostridium difficile infection risk factors
Chronic diarrhea risk factors
Short bowel syndrome risk factors
Perianal abscess risk factors
Rotavirus infection risk factors
Ileus risk factors
Gastrointestinal perforation risk factors
Steatorrhea risk factors