South African Society of Clinical Microbiology Clostridioides difficile infection diagnosis, management and infection prevention and control guideline.

ABSTRACT: Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is a problem in both developed and developing countries and is a common hospital-acquired infection. This guideline provides evidence-based practical recommendations for South Africa and other developing countries. The scope of the guideline includes CDI diagnostic approaches; adult, paediatric and special populations treatment options; and surveillance and infection prevention and control recommendations.

SUBMITTER: Nana T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8378053 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature