May 1st 2024
Insights from Dr. Md Zahidul Alam on treatments and prevention strategies for C difficile infection (CDI), supported by the CDC's recent study on CDI management in healthcare settings.
Can Fidaxomicin Provide Effective C difficile-Associated Diarrhea Prophylaxis for HSCT Recipients?
March 18th 2019Clostridium difficile rates in stem cell transplant patients are approximately 9 times greater than in hospitalized patients, with rates about twice as high in allogeneic vs autologous transplants.
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C Difficile Infection 2 Years Later: Even Nonelderly Patients Vulnerable to GI Symptoms
February 4th 2019The long-term health care burden after Clostridium difficile (C diff) infection (CDI) is great for elderly patients. But even nonelderly patients are at risk for gastrointestinal symptoms for up to 2 years afterward.
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Metronidazole Comparable to Vancomycin for Mild C Diff Infections
December 26th 2018In a new study, researchers with the US Department of Veterans Affairs found that metronidazole is as effective as vancomycin for treating mild cases of Clostridium difficile infection, despite new guidelines no longer recommending metronidazole.
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