Heterogeneity in practices to reduce the risk of transmission of Clostridioides difficile in healthcare settings: a survey of ESCMID Study Group for Clostridioides difficile (ESGCD) members.

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serval:BIB_3C410AF6ADD0
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
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Title
Heterogeneity in practices to reduce the risk of transmission of Clostridioides difficile in healthcare settings: a survey of ESCMID Study Group for Clostridioides difficile (ESGCD) members.
Journal
European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases
Author(s)
Khanafer N.L., Fitzpatrick F., Barbut F., Krutova M., Davies K., Guery B., Vanhems P.
ISSN
1435-4373 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
0934-9723
Publication state
Published
Issued date
04/2024
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
43
Number
4
Pages
785-789
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article
Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
Clostridioides difficile is a leading cause of healthcare-associated infections. The main objective was to assess the current landscape of CDI infection prevention and control (IPC) practices. An anonymous survey of IPC practices for CDI was conducted between July 25 and October 31, 2022. Precautions for symptomatic patients were applicable for 75.9% and were discontinued 48 h minimum after the resolution of diarrhea for 40.7% of respondents. Daily cleaning of CDI patients' rooms was reported by 23 (42.6%). There was unexpected heterogeneity in IPC practices regarding the hospital management of CDI.
Keywords
Humans, Clostridioides difficile, Clostridioides, Cross Infection/prevention & control, Diarrhea/prevention & control, Health Facilities, Clostridium Infections/prevention & control, CDI, Infection control, Infection prevention, Practices, Survey
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Web of science
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03/04/2024 7:08
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