Prevention of Clostridioides difficile in hospitals: A position paper of the International Society for Infectious Diseases. (January 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Doll, Michelle; Marra, Alexandre R.; Apisarnthanarak, Anucha; Al-Maani, Amal Saif; Abbas, Salma; Rosenthal, Victor D.
• Is Part Of: International journal of infectious diseases. Volume 102(2021)
• Page Start: 188
• Page End: 195
• Publication Date: 2021-01
• Subjects: Clostridioides difficile -- Infection Prevention -- Healthcare associated infection; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable Diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 616.9
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2020.10.039
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1201-9712

Abstract

Abstract: Clostridioides difficile infection is an increasing presence worldwide. Prevention is multipronged, reflecting a complex and evolving epidemiology. Multiple guidelines exist regarding the prevention of C. difficile infection in healthcare settings; however, existing guidelines do not address C. difficile in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). Nevertheless, the prevalence of C. difficile in LMIC likely parallels, if not exceeds, that of high-income countries, and LMIC may experience additional challenges in C. difficile diagnosis and control. A panel of experts was convened by the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) to review the current state of C. difficile infections globally and make evidence-based recommendations for infection prevention that are broadly applicable.