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Reducing length of stay to improve Clostridium difficile-related health outcomes

Authors :
Brain, David C.
Barnett, Adrian G.
Yakob, Laith
Clements, Archie
Riley, Thomas V.
Halton, Kate
Graves, Nicholas
Source :
Infection, Disease & Health; June 2018, Vol. 23 Issue: 2 p87-92, 6p
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Clostridium difficileinfection is a serious hospital-acquired infection, causing negative outcomes for those who are afflicted by it. Hospital length of stay is known to be a risk factor for transmission and significant reductions in infection numbers can be realised if transmission is reduced.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
24680451
Volume :
23
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Infection, Disease & Health
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs45685017
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.idh.2018.01.001