Screening for Asymptomatic Clostridioides difficile Carriage Among Hospitalized Patients: A Narrative Review

Screening for Asymptomatic Clostridioides difficile Carriage Among Hospitalized Patients: A Narrative Review

Abstract Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) has become the most common healthcare-associated infection in the United States, with considerable morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. Assessing new preventive strategies is vital. We present a literature review of studies evaluating a strate...

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Main Authors: Mayan Gilboa, Nadav Baharav, Eyal Melzer, Gili Regev-Yochay, Dafna Yahav
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Adis, Springer Healthcare 2023-09-01
Series:Infectious Diseases and Therapy
Subjects:
Clostridioides difficile
Screening
Infection control
Contact isolation
Antibiotic stewardship
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s40121-023-00856-4

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