Say “NO” to nosocomials: Clostridium difficile
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For acutely hospitalized patients, the concurrent use of probiotics of various strains may decrease the incidence of Clostridium difficile (C. diff) cases compared to antibiotic administration alone.
P – Patients receiving two or more antibiotics
I – Use of oral probiotic agents
C – Antibiotic administration only
O – Potential to decrease incidence of nosocomial C. diff.
| Type | Poster |
| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | Faculty Approved: Degree-based Submission |
| Format | Text-based Document |
| Evidence Level | Other |
| Research Approach | Mixed/Multi Method Research |
| Keywords | Nosocomial Infection; C. diff; Clostridium Difficile; Probiotics |
| Grantor | Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing & Health Sciences |
| Level | Bachelor's |
| Year | 2019 |
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