Clostridioides difficile infection evaluation and management in the emergency department

Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI), characterized primarily by diffuse diarrhea in the setting of recent healthcare and antibiotic exposure, maintains significantly high rates of diagnosis in the U.S., even in the emergency department (ED). Recent updates in the literature concerning CDI should be considered for effective clinical practice in the ED setting.

Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - July 2, 2020 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Brandon M. Carius, Stephen Y. Liang, Alex Koyfman, Brit Long Source Type: research