Researchers prospectively evaluated 158 adult inpatients with C. diff infection from July 2006-Oct. 2006. Results from the study demonstrate approximately 56 percent of C. diff patient cases involved VRE colonization. High-risk factors for VRE colonization include discharge from a long-term care facility, dementia and hospitalization within the previous two months. C. diff patients with VRE colonization also displayed a higher prevalence of co-infection with MRSA.
Read the study about VRE surveillance of C. diff patients.
Read other coverage about infections:
– FDA Approves Respirator That Protects Against MRSA, Other Infections
– Pediatric Patients Need Different Quality Measures for Infection Prevention, Treatment Than Adults
– HHS to Invest Up to $1B for New Patient Safety Initiative
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