In a recent blog, Tru-D looks at the effect that Clostridium difficile has in the healthcare industry and how this infectious disease can be combatted.
Editor's Note: This blog originally appeared on Tru-D's website
Clostridium difficile, or C.diff as it's commonly known, is one of the fastest growing superbugs in the world. According to the Centers for Disease Control, there are more than 500,000 C. diff cases reported and more than 29,000 C. diff-related deaths each year within 30 days of diagnosis. C. diff incidences and related deaths have continued to climb since 1999 and today cost up to Click here to continue >>
Found in hospitals, clinics and other health care facilities, the infectious disease is extremely hard to kill and resistant to many antibiotics and traditional cleaning chemicals. As C. diff incidences continue to increase, many hospitals are turning to enhanced cleaning strategies that can help reduce the spread of infectious diseases such as C. diff, MERS, MRSA and others. That’s where Tru-D comes in