Diagnosis and Treatment of <i>Clostridioides</i> (<i>Clostridium</i>) <i>difficile</i> Infection in Adults in 2020
Krishna Rao, Preeti Malani
Abstract
This JAMA Insights Clinical Update summarizes updated evidence regarding diagnosis and management of Clostridioides (formerly Clostridium) difficile infection (CDI) in adults, including review of new toxin detection assays and biologic treatments.
Topics & Concepts
ClostridioidesMedicineClostridium difficileClostridiumClostridium InfectionsClostridium difficile toxin AIntensive care medicineInternal medicineMicrobiologyAntibioticsBacteriaBiologyGeneticsClostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens researchMicroscopic ColitisNosocomial Infections in ICU