Opinion|Videos|September 23, 2024
Contribution of Unnecessary and Prolonged Antibiotic Use to Recurrent C. difficile Infections
A panel of experts on C. difficile infections discusses risks associated with antibiotic use, including vancomycin-resistant enterococci infections.
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- What are the risks associated with prolonged antibiotic use for recurrent CDI? Why are preventative measures needed?
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