Treatment of Clostridium difficile infection: a national survey of clinician recommendations and the use of faecal microbiota transplantation

Prior, Anna-Rose; Kevans, David; McDowell, Lisa; Cudmore, Sally; Fitzpatrick, Fidelma

Treatment of Clostridium difficile infection: a national survey of clinician recommendations and the use of faecal microbiota transplantation

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Date

2016-10-14

Authors

Prior, Anna-Rose

Kevans, David

McDowell, Lisa

Cudmore, Sally

Fitzpatrick, Fidelma

Publisher

Elsevier Inc.

Published Version

10.1016/j.jhin.2016.10.004

Abstract

Adherence to Clostridium difficile infection treatment guidelines is associated with lower recurrence rates and mortality as well as cost savings. Our survey of Irish clinicians indicates that patients are managed using a variety of approaches. FMT is potentially underutilised despite its recommendation in national and European guidelines.

Keywords

Clostridium difficile , Treatment , Adherence , Faecal microbiota transplantation

Citation

Prior, A.-R., Kevans, D., McDowell, L., Cudmore, S. and Fitzpatrick, F. (2016) ‘Treatment of Clostridium difficile infection: a national survey of clinician recommendations and the use of faecal microbiota transplantation’, Journal of Hospital Infection, 95(4), pp. 438-441. doi: 10.1016/j.jhin.2016.10.004.