Abstract
Stephan Harbarth and Matthew Samore discuss the implications, and the limitations, of new research that might indicate that most Clostridium difficile cases are imported into hospitals.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Comment
MeSH terms
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Clostridioides difficile / genetics*
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Cross Infection / transmission*
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Diarrhea / etiology*
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Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous / transmission*
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Gastrointestinal Tract / microbiology*
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Hospital Units*
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Humans
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Infection Control*