C. difficile - Testing algorithms explained
A recent article in MLO noted that C. difficile causes 5-15% of hospital-acquired diarrhoeas and a growing number of community-acquired diarrhoeas.
The infection can also be asymptomatic with carriage occurring frequently. Each testing method has its strengths and weaknesses, but a multistep algorithm combines the sensitivity of a screen with the specificity of a toxin test to optimize patient care, minimize overdiagnosis, and support antibiotic stewardship.
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