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#29 Tackling C. difficile: Examining the Impact of Length of Treatment on Recurrence Rates

#29 Tackling C. difficile: Examining the Impact of Length of Treatment on Recurrence Rates

FromAmerican Journal of Infection Control: Science Into Practice


#29 Tackling C. difficile: Examining the Impact of Length of Treatment on Recurrence Rates

FromAmerican Journal of Infection Control: Science Into Practice

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Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Dec 7, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Does longer treatment of C. difficile infection lead to fewer recurrences in patients taking concurrent antibiotics? Join us as we interview Irina Rajakumar on her research into the impact of CDI length of treatment on recurrent rates. Hear her discuss the study design and the impact of demographics such as age, clinical services, and concurrent antibiotics, and analyze if an infectious disease consultation influenced the outcome. Tune in to learn more about her work and how it can be applied to practice. With special guest: Irina Rajakumar, Infectious Disease and Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist, Alberta Health Services
Released:
Dec 7, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (34)

Join infection preventionists as they have conversations with authors of the latest research in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) about how to advance the science and practice of infection prevention and control. While learning how to put the latest science into practice, maybe you will be inspired to take the next steps to develop your own research projects.