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Fecal Microbiota Transplant for Patients With IBD and rCDI: Safety and Efficacy
03/28/2024

Emry Lloyd

Emry Lloyd
Patients with recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection have shown significant results when administered a fecal microbiota transplant. This study evaluated the safety and efficacy of using a fecal microbiota transplant for patients with...
Patients with recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection have shown significant results when administered a fecal microbiota transplant. This study evaluated the safety and efficacy of using a fecal microbiota transplant for patients with...
Patients with recurrent...
03/28/2024
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Two-Step Testing Linked With Lower Rate of CDI Treatment in Colonized Patients
03/14/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Switching to two-step algorithm testing for Clostridioides difficile infection correlated with lower rates of treatment, helping to differentiate colonization from active infection, according to a study published in Clinical Microbiology and...
Switching to two-step algorithm testing for Clostridioides difficile infection correlated with lower rates of treatment, helping to differentiate colonization from active infection, according to a study published in Clinical Microbiology and...
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03/14/2024
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HexSDF and HexRK are Required for Clostridioides difficile Synthesis, Which Impacts Resistance to Daptomycin and Bacitracin
11/15/2023

Lisa Kuhns, PhD

Lisa Kuhns, PhD
“C difficile is a major cause of hospital-acquired diarrhea and represents an urgent concern due to the prevalence of antibiotic resistance and the rate of recurrent infections,” wrote Anthony Pannullo, Department of Microbiology and...
“C difficile is a major cause of hospital-acquired diarrhea and represents an urgent concern due to the prevalence of antibiotic resistance and the rate of recurrent infections,” wrote Anthony Pannullo, Department of Microbiology and...
“C difficile is a major cause of...
11/15/2023
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Comprehensive C difficile Infection Management Approach
10/17/2023

Lisa Kuhns, PhD

Lisa Kuhns, PhD
“Clinical treatment and management need to be multifaceted and consider not just pharmaceutical intervention but a holistic approach to the patient’s experience both during and after CDI, acknowledging the potential psychological and social...
“Clinical treatment and management need to be multifaceted and consider not just pharmaceutical intervention but a holistic approach to the patient’s experience both during and after CDI, acknowledging the potential psychological and social...
“Clinical treatment and...
10/17/2023
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Navigating CDI Prevention Implementation: Frontline Insights from VA Health Care Facilities
10/11/2023
Hannah Musick
This research examines the key factors influencing Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) prevention practices, highlighting the role of organizational commitment, communication, standardization, and the limitations of role hierarchies...
This research examines the key factors influencing Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) prevention practices, highlighting the role of organizational commitment, communication, standardization, and the limitations of role hierarchies...
This research examines the key...
10/11/2023
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Study Identifies Challenges and Improvement Opportunities Relating to Faecal Microbiota Transplantation for C difficile Infections
10/02/2023

Lisa Kuhns, PhD

Lisa Kuhns, PhD
A comprehensive understanding of how to develop and cultivate appropriate faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) capacity is crucial for both health care providers and policymakers striving to enhance patient care for those with...
A comprehensive understanding of how to develop and cultivate appropriate faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) capacity is crucial for both health care providers and policymakers striving to enhance patient care for those with...
A comprehensive understanding of...
10/02/2023
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Study Finds Substantial Gaps in Nurse Understanding of CDI Prevention
09/27/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
A study published in the journal Antibiotics found that less than one-third of the participating nurses knew that using soap and water is the recommended handwashing method to prevent the spread of CDI effectively.
A study published in the journal Antibiotics found that less than one-third of the participating nurses knew that using soap and water is the recommended handwashing method to prevent the spread of CDI effectively.
A study published in the journal...
09/27/2023
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Transmission of C difficile Between People and Pets Appears Rare
09/26/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
“It is unclear why pets appear to only infrequently acquire C difficile from their owners,” researchers wrote. “It may be that the canine gut microbiota is better able to provide colonization resistance against C difficile, even when in an...
“It is unclear why pets appear to only infrequently acquire C difficile from their owners,” researchers wrote. “It may be that the canine gut microbiota is better able to provide colonization resistance against C difficile, even when in an...
“It is unclear why pets appear...
09/26/2023
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Addressing Multiple Negatives During Clostridioides difficile Testing
09/20/2023
Julie Gould
Insights are shared from a case report of a patient with multiple negative tests for Clostridioides difficile infection, despite presenting with severe colitis, highlighting the challenges in diagnosing and treating C difficile infections.
Insights are shared from a case report of a patient with multiple negative tests for Clostridioides difficile infection, despite presenting with severe colitis, highlighting the challenges in diagnosing and treating C difficile infections.
Insights are shared from a case...
09/20/2023
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CDI Associated With Worse Outcomes After Certain Surgical Procedures
09/15/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) after surgery is differentially associated with hospital length of stay, costs, readmissions, and mortality across specific procedures in US patients, according to a study published in the journal...
Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) after surgery is differentially associated with hospital length of stay, costs, readmissions, and mortality across specific procedures in US patients, according to a study published in the journal...
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09/15/2023
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