title: Minimizing the threat of C. difficile.
abstract: Learn the signs and symptoms of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD), outline infection control measures to help stop its spread and review treatment regimens.
authors.affiliation: St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Brighton, Mass., USA.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Sheff
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D015984:Causality; D016360:Clostridioides difficile; D003015:Clostridium Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D004761:Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D012008:Recurrence; D016635:Universal Precautions
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents