Recent Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Clostridium Difficile Infection [version 1; referees: 3 approved]

• Main Authors: Meera B. Avila, Nathaniel P. Avila, Andrew W. Dupont
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2016-01-01
• Series: F1000Research
• Subjects: Antimicrobials & Drug Resistance; Bacterial Infections; Gastrointestinal Infections; Health Systems & Services Research; Medical Microbiology
• Online Access: http://f1000research.com/articles/5-118/v1
• ISSN: 2046-1402

Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) has become the most frequently reported health care-associated infection in the United States [1]. As the incidence of CDI rises, so too does the burden it produces on health care and society. In an attempt to decrease the burden of CDI and provide the best outcomes for patients affected by CDI, there have been many recent advancements in the understanding, diagnosis, and management of CDI. In this article, we review the current recommendations regarding CDI testing and treatment strategies.