Real-world evaluation of a two-step testing algorithm for Clostridioides difficile infection

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Sep;44(9):1494-1496. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.313. Epub 2023 Feb 8.

Abstract

During the 4 years after implementation of the 2-step Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) testing algorithm, 70% to 78% of patients with suspected CDI and a positive nucleic acid amplification test but a negative toxin test (NAAT+/TOX-) received CDI treatment. Overall, 73% of NAAT+/TOX- patients were classified as having probable or possible CDI.

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms
  • Bacterial Toxins*
  • Clostridioides difficile* / genetics
  • Clostridium Infections* / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Nucleic Acid Amplification Techniques

Substances

  • Bacterial Toxins