viernes, 2 de junio de 2017

New AHRQ Publications Summarize Evidence on the Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment of C. difficile

New AHRQ Publications Summarize Evidence on the Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment of C. difficile



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New evidence-based publications from AHRQ can help clinicians and patients make informed decisions about the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of Clostridium difficile infections (C-diff or CDI)  – a type of bacteria (or germ) that infects the large intestine. Anyone can get C-diff, but some people have a higher risk to include those that have taken antibiotics in the past 30 days, have a weak immune system from an ongoing illness or have been in the hospital or a long-term care facility. Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment of C. difficile: Current State of the Evidence summarizes findings of an AHRQ-funded systematic review and identifies the strength of evidence for diagnostic tests, treatment options, and prevention techniques. Also available is a companion plain-language publication Treating and Preventing C. difficile Infections to help patients and their caregivers talk about C-diff treatment options.

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