Contrary to previous beliefs, a highly contagious healthcare-associated infection spreads within Intensive Care Units (ICUs) at a rate over three times more than previously presumed, according to fresh research. The Clostridium difficile infection, often referred to as C. diff, is known for causing symptoms ranging from diarrhea and abdominal pain to fever. Alarmingly, about 6%…
A recent study conducted in France has provided new insights into the risks of C difficile infection (CDI) transmission within healthcare settings. Published in the journal Frontiers in Medicine, the study aimed to better understand how to prevent in-hospital transmission of C difficile and to determine the prevalence of asymptomatic carriers of toxigenic strains.
C difficile…