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Institute reports on Clostridium difficile-associated disease in long-term care setting

Published in Physician Law Weekly, February 7th, 2007

Healthcare professionals who work in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) should be aware of the emergence of a new strain of Clostridium difficile that produces greater quantities of toxins A and B, is more resistant to fluoroquinolones, and is associated with higher rates of morbidity and mortality.

Commonly seen in residents of LTCFs, it is urgent that medical directors, consultant pharmacists, and registered nurses who work in these facilities learn about the changing epidemiology of Clostridium difficile-associated disease (CDAD), the epidemic strain of C. difficile, and the characteristics of patients with CDAD, especially the markers associated with...

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Source: Physician Law Weekly (2007-02-07)

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