Whole-genome sequencing links Clostridium (Clostridioides) difficile in a single hospital to diverse environmental sources in the community.

Su Chen Lim Deirdre A CollinsKorakrit ImwattanaDaniel R KnightSicilia PerumalsamyNatasza M R Hain-SaundersPapanin PutsathitDavid SpeersThomas V Riley

Published in: Journal of applied microbiology (2021)

These findings suggest developing community-based infection prevention and control strategies could significantly lower rates of CDI in the hospital setting.

Keyphrases

healthcare
clostridium difficile
acute care
mental health
human health
risk assessment
climate change