Researchers prospectively evaluated 158 adult inpatients with C. diff infection from July 2006-Oct. 2006. Results from the study demonstrate approximately 56 percent of C. diff patient cases involved VRE colonization. High-risk factors for VRE colonization include discharge from a long-term care facility, dementia and hospitalization within the previous two months. C. diff patients with VRE colonization also displayed a higher prevalence of co-infection with MRSA.
Read the study about VRE surveillance of C. diff patients.
Read other coverage about infections:
– Regional “Target Zero” Initiative Aims to Reduce Preventable Medical Errors
– FDA Approves Respirator That Protects Against MRSA, Other Infections
