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September 3, 2014
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Healthcare
associated Infections (HAIs) Clostridium difficile Infection
Healthcare
associated Infections (HAIs) Clinicians
Medscape
multispecialty: CDC Commentary: Testing for Clostridium
difficile Infection
Safe
Healthcare-Using fecal transplant to treat recurrent Clostridium difficile
infections (CDI)
GI surgery expert site
A novel approach to generate a recombinant toxoid vaccine against Clostridium difficile
Probiotics
for the prevention of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea in adults and
children
Effect
of biotherapeutics on antitoxin IgG in experimentally induced Clostridium
difficile infection.
Handwashing
Clean Hands Saves Lives
Health
Facilities Management Breaking the chain
Healthcare
associated Infections (HAIs) Facilities/Settings
Web MD
Digestive Disorders Health CenterC. diff Directory
Diseases and Conditions C. Difficile infection
FAQ
about Clostridium difficult for Healthcare Providers
CDC
Get Smart: Know When Antibiotics Work
Wikipedia
Pseudomembranous collitis
John
Hopkins Medicine Toxic Megacolon
Healthline
Gastrointestinal Perforation
Slideshow:
What is Sepsis? Symptoms, Treatment, and More
The Fecal Transplant Foundation
Infectious
Disease Control Antibiotic Resistance specific to C-diff
Impact
of Antibiotic Stewardship Programs on Clostridium difficile (C. diff)
infections
Strategies
to Prevent Clostridium difficile
Infections in Acute Care Hospitals: 2014 Update
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