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Diagnosing Clostridioides difficile Infection
March 15, 2023
"Dr. Foong, my patient developed new diarrhea while on antibiotics for community acquired pneumonia (CAP). Should this patient be tested for Clostridioides difficile?"
This is one of the most common questions that I get asked in my daily clinical practice as an infectious disease doctor.
MDPH provides infection prevention and control (IPC) resources for healthcare and public health workers and students. This blog allows us and our partners to take a deeper dive into the current issues surrounding IPC and related topics.