Does Saline Enema During the First Stage of Labour Reduce the Incidence of Clostridium difficile Colonization in Neonates? Randomized Controlled Trial

Conclusion This study suggests that a saline enema for the mother during the first stage of labor may be useful in reducing the risk of neonatal gut colonization by C. difficile.
Source: Journal of Hospital Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research