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Prevention of Clostridioides difficile in hospitals: A position paper of the International Society for Infectious Diseases.
- Source :
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International Journal of Infectious Diseases . Jan2021, Vol. 102, p188-195. 8p. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Clostridioides difficile infection is an increasing presence worldwide. Prevention is multipronged, reflecting a complex and evolving epidemiology. Multiple guidelines exist regarding the prevention of C. difficile infection in healthcare settings; however, existing guidelines do not address C. difficile in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). Nevertheless, the prevalence of C. difficile in LMIC likely parallels, if not exceeds, that of high-income countries, and LMIC may experience additional challenges in C. difficile diagnosis and control. A panel of experts was convened by the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) to review the current state of C. difficile infections globally and make evidence-based recommendations for infection prevention that are broadly applicable. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 12019712
- Volume :
- 102
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Infectious Diseases
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 147775231
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2020.10.039