Abstract
Clostridium difficile-associated disease (CDAD) can range from uncomplicated diarrhea to sepsis and even death. CDAD rates and severity are increasing, possibly due to a new strain. Transmission of C difficile occurs primarily in health care facilities via the fecal-oral route following transient contamination of the hands of health care workers and patients; contamination of the patient care environment also plays an important role.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
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Anti-Infective Agents / adverse effects
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Anti-Infective Agents / therapeutic use
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Clostridioides difficile / isolation & purification
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Clostridioides difficile / pathogenicity*
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Clostridium Infections / diagnosis*
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Clostridium Infections / drug therapy*
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Clostridium Infections / prevention & control
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Cross Infection / diagnosis*
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Cross Infection / drug therapy*
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Cross Infection / prevention & control
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Disease Progression
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Humans
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Infection Control / methods
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Risk Factors
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Anti-Infective Agents