The Antimicrobial Stewardship Approach to Combating Clostridium Difficile

The Antimicrobial Stewardship Approach to Combating Clostridium Difficile

Clostridium difficile remains a major public health threat and continues to contribute to excess morbidity, mortality and healthcare costs. Antimicrobial stewardship programs have demonstrated success in combating C. difficile, primarily through antibiotic restrictive strategies. As the incidence an...

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Main Authors: Eric Wenzler, Surafel G. Mulugeta, Larry H. Danziger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-06-01
Series:Antibiotics
Subjects:
antimicrobial stewardship
Clostridium difficile
restriction
diarrhea
rapid diagnostics
treatment
infection control
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/4/2/198

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