The impact of universal glove and gown use on Clostridioides difficile acquisition, a cluster randomized trial
Glove and gown use for all patient contact in medical and surgical ICUs did not result in a reduction in the acquisition of C. difficile compared with usual care.
The Evaluation of Electrolyzed Water, Sodium Dichloroisocyanurate and Peracetic Acid with Hydrogen Peroxide for the Disinfection of Patient Room Surfaces
The use of NaDCC for surface disinfection resulted in the lowest bacterial colony counts on patient room high touch surfaces in our study.
Comparing the impact of two contact isolation modes for hospitalised patients with Clostridioides difficile infection on the quality of care
Cohorting of patients with CDI is used to prevent cross-transmission, though it raises a major concern regarding quality of care. In this study we show there was no compromise in patient care, therefore it is a reasonable component of an enhanced infection control strategy in a hospital setting.
Inhibition of In Vitro Clostridioides difficile Biofilm Formation by the Probiotic Yeast Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745 through Modification of the Extracellular Matrix Composition - PubMed
Clostridioides difficile is responsible for post-antibiotic diarrhea and most of the pseudomembranous colitis cases. Multiple recurrences, one of the major challenges faced in C. difficile infection (CDI) management, can be considered as chronic infections, and the role of biofilm form …
Environmental hygiene program halved nosocomial C. difficile infections
An environmental hygiene program meant to improve cleaning thoroughness led to a sustained 50% decrease in health care-onset Clostridioides difficile infection in eight hospitals, a study found.
Inhibition of In Vitro Clostridioides difficile Biofilm Formation by the Probiotic Yeast Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745 through Modification of the Extracellular Matrix Composition - PubMed
Clostridioides difficile is responsible for post-antibiotic diarrhea and most of the pseudomembranous colitis cases. Multiple recurrences, one of the major challenges faced in C. difficile infection (CDI) management, can be considered as chronic infections, and the role of biofilm form …
Patient safety affected by staff shortages - ActivePure Medical
Find out how the medical worker shortage and traveling workforce associated with the pandemic increased healthcare-associated infection rates and negatively impacted patient safety.
Mitigating hospital-onset Clostridioides difficile: The impact of an optimized environmental hygiene program in eight hospitals | Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
Mitigating hospital-onset Clostridioides difficile: The impact of an optimized environmental hygiene program in eight hospitals
New York hospital uses robot to kill coronavirus, C.diff - Becker's Hospital Review
Allegheny Health Network Westfield (N.Y.) Memorial Hospital has introduced a germ-killing robot that helps clear the facility of dangerous bacteria and viruses.
Mitigating hospital-onset Clostridioides difficile: The impact of an optimized environmental hygiene program in eight hospitals
This study represents the first multiple-site, quasi-experimental study with control hospitals and a nonequivalent dependent variable to evaluate a 4-component intervention on HO-CDI. Following ongoing improvement in cleaning thoroughness, there was a sustained 50% decrease in HO-CDI SIRs compared t …
The fertile gut of a dog or cat brims with benevolent bacteria. Various forces can ravage this delicate population, but these microorganisms can be reestablished
Bioengineered Probiotics: Synthetic Biology Can Provide Live Cell Therapeutics for the Treatment of Foodborne Diseases
The rising prevalence of antibiotic resistant microbial pathogens presents an ominous health and economic challenge to modern society. The discovery and large-scale development of antibiotic drugs in previous decades was transformational, providing cheap, effective treatment for what would previousl …
How to Reduce Hospital-Onset Clostridioides Difficile
After the first year of interventions at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital, there was a 63% decrease in hospital-onset C. diff cases as compared to the two years prior.
How to Reduce Hospital-Onset Clostridioides Difficile
After the first year of interventions at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital, there was a 63% decrease in hospital-onset C. diff cases as compared to the two years prior.
Noroxycdiff overcomes all of these problems. It can kill C. diff spores after only 2 minutes of exposure when applied at a concentration of 4 ounces per gallon of water.
Pseudomembranous colitis: Symptoms, treatment, and more - Medical News Today
Pseudomembranous colitis refers to inflammation of the large intestine or colon. It is commonly caused by a bacterium called Clostridioides difficile. It can cause symptoms of diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. Learn more here.
Probiotics: insights and new opportunities for Clostridioides difficile intervention
Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is a life-threatening disease caused by the Gram-positive, opportunistic intestinal pathogen C. difficile. Despite the availability of antimicrobial drugs to treat CDI, such as vancomycin, metronidazole, and fidaxomicin, recurrence of infection …
How to Improve Health with Biological Agents-Narrative Review
The proper functioning of the human organism is dependent on a number of factors. The health condition of the organism can be often enhanced through appropriate supplementation, as well as the application of certain biological agents. Probiotics, i.e., live microorganisms that exert a beneficial eff …