Clostridium difficile Infections
Prevention & Control of Clostridium difficile Infections
Clostridium difficile [klo-STRID-ee-um dif-uh-SEEL] is a bacterium that causes diarrhea and more serious intestinal conditions such as colitis.
Guidelines
- Guideline for Environmental Infection Control in Health-Care Facilities, 2003
- C. difficile Excerpt: Guideline for Environmental Infection Control in Health-Care Facilities, 2003
- Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings, 2002
- C. difficile Excerpt: Prevention & Control of Gastrointestinal Infections among Healthcare Personnel, 1998
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Educational Materials (leave CDC)
- Wipe Out CDAD*
A wall poster designed for healthcare professionals emphasizing key contact isolation strategies to prevent the spread of Clostridium difficile infection in the hospital setting. - Understanding Clostridium difficile*
An educational brochure designed to provide important information about C. difficile to patients and their families.
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Date last modified: November 20, 2007
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