Tests for the Clostridium difficile infection are missing up to 20% of cases and falsely diagnosing thousands of others, researchers have said. A study by St George's, University of London, and St ...

A two-step approach for diagnosing C. difficile has been found to be both cost-effective and significantly more sensitive than other methods in use AbstractLewis, J. (2009) Exploring the accuracy and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In the United States, C. difficile is estimated to cause 500,000 infections per year, and roughly one in 11 ...

A new study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) describes the outcome of a new approach to testing for Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) guided by the principles of ...

Ireland has no specialised laboratory which would allow hospitals detect what strain of C difficile may be a threat to patients. The absence of the facility was highlighted in a expert group report ...

Testing for C. difficile is indicated in patients with diarrhea, especially after antibiotic use or healthcare exposure. Early testing facilitates prompt diagnosis and management, influencing ...