An Analysis of Clostridium difficile Environmental Contamination During and After Treatment for C difficile Infection

There were significant reductions in C difficile recovery from both faeces and the environment around fidaxomicin versus vancomycin/metronidazole recipients. Therefore, fidaxomicin treatment may lower the C difficile transmission risk by reducing excretion and environmental contamination.
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