What is it about?
Difference in morbidity and mortality using a 2 step C diff diagnostic algorythm (GDH+toxin detection) vs PCR
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Why is it important?
Ever raging debate about the best diagnstic algorythm for C diff diagnosis
Perspectives
When no clear criteria to define diarrhea and pre-testing probability to guide PCR testing, 2 step GDH ant Toxin detection offers a safe alternative that saves overdiagnosis and prevents increased morbidity or mortality caused by C diff infection
Dr Guy El Helou
Mayo Foundation
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This page is a summary of: The Impact of Diagnostic Stewardship on Clostridium difficile Infections, Open Forum Infectious Diseases, January 2017, Oxford University Press (OUP),
DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofx163.992.
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