Abstract
Investigation of an outbreak of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) at a hemodialysis facility revealed evidence that limited intrafacility transmission occurred despite adherence to published infection control standards for dialysis clinics. Outpatient dialysis facilities should consider CDI prevention, including environmental disinfection for C. difficile, when formulating their infection control plans.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Clostridioides difficile* / isolation & purification
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Disease Outbreaks*
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Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous / epidemiology*
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Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous / prevention & control
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Female
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Hospitalization
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Humans
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Incidence
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Infection Control / methods*
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Infection Control / standards
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Male
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Michigan / epidemiology
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Middle Aged
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Outpatient Clinics, Hospital*
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Renal Dialysis
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Risk Factors
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beta-Lactams / therapeutic use
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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beta-Lactams