Diagnostic stewardship approach to C. diff reduces unnecessary testing

Published Date: 03 Jul 2024

A new study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) describes the outcome of a new approach to testing for Clostridioides difficile (C. diff), guided by the principles of diagnostic stewardship. ...

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