A new study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) describes the outcome of a new approach to testing for Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) guided by the principles of ...

After the first year of interventions at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital, there was a 63% decrease in hospital-onset C. diff cases as compared to the two years prior. Through a series of interventions ...

Arlington, Va. — June 27, 2024 — A new study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) describes the outcome of a new approach to testing for Clostridioides difficile (C.

At North Shore Medical Center in Massachusetts, antibiotics stewardship was the most effective intervention in reducing C. diff infections. Resource-challenged community hospitals with high levels of ...

Clostridiumdifficile infection (also known as C. diff or CDI) is one of the most common hospital-acquired infections and is a frequent cause of death among hospitalized older adults. Keystone ...

C. diff, which is short for Clostridioides difficile, is a type of bacteria that may cause serious problems in the digestive system. It is one of the most common causes of diarrhea linked to ...