1. Infectious Disease Alert Updates.
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COMMUNICABLE diseases , *PREOPERATIVE period , *HEALTH services accessibility , *SOCIAL determinants of health , *CLOSTRIDIUM diseases , *CROSS infection , *COST effectiveness , *HEALTH , *GUT microbiome , *SOCIOECONOMIC disparities in health , *POLYMERASE chain reaction , *INFORMATION resources , *RACE , *MEDICAL screening , *COVID-19 , *RACIAL inequality , *DISEASE risk factors - Abstract
The article focuses on exploring the potential link between social determinants of health and gut microbiome dysbiosis in contributing to Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) among racial and ethnic minorities. Topics discussed include disparities in CDI prevalence among vulnerable communities, socioeconomic factors influencing gut microbiome composition, and the impact of diet and lifestyle on CDI risk.
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- 2024