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Martin Oman Evans Ii¹, Brad Starley², Jack Carl Galagan³

¹Department of Internal Medicine, Novosel Aviation Clinic, Fort Riley, KS, USA.

Gastroenterology Research and Practice

|September 22, 2016

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Tea consumption may be linked to recurrent Clostridium difficile infection (CDI). This study suggests a potential dietary risk factor for CDI recurrence, highlighting the need for further investigation into tea

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Microbiology
Nutritional Science

Background:

Diet significantly impacts gut microbiota composition and function.
Recurrent Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) poses a significant healthcare challenge.
Understanding dietary associations with CDI recurrence is crucial for prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify specific foods associated with the recurrence of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI).
To investigate potential dietary risk factors contributing to CDI relapse.

Main Methods:

Cross-sectional survey of patients diagnosed with CDI.
Food surveys collected via mail from 411 patients; 68 returned.
Spearman's rank correlation and logistic regression analyzed risk factors for CDI recurrence.

Main Results:

Nineteen out of 68 surveyed patients experienced CDI recurrence.
Patients with recurrent CDI reported higher antibiotic use and consumption of tea, coffee, and eggs.
Logistic regression identified tea as a significant food risk factor for CDI recurrence (adjusted OR: 5.71).

Conclusions:

A potential association exists between tea consumption and Clostridium difficile infection recurrence.
Further research is warranted to confirm and characterize this dietary association.
Identifying modifiable dietary factors could aid in preventing CDI recurrence.