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Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) - Information for primary health providers

This resource is designed to assist primary health providers identify and manage patients with Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) in the community.

More than 80% of hospital patients with CDI have symptoms before admission to hospital. Primary and community health providers have an important role in the early detection of CDI in the community.  Appropriate testing and treatment are key interventions that will help improve patient outcomes, reduce the severity of disease, and prevent further spread of CDI in the community.

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Publication year
2024
Resource type
Fact sheet or brochure
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