2017
Norovirus and Clostridium difficile outbreaks
Fisher A, Dembry LM. Norovirus and Clostridium difficile outbreaks. Current Opinion In Infectious Diseases 2017, 30: 440-447. PMID: 28538249, DOI: 10.1097/qco.0000000000000382.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCaliciviridae InfectionsClostridioides difficileCross InfectionDisease OutbreaksEnterocolitis, PseudomembranousGastroenteritisHumansInfection ControlNorovirusConceptsInfection prevention measuresHealthcare settingsInfection prevention practicesAntimicrobial stewardship initiativesInfection prevention approachClostridium difficile outbreakBaseline infection ratesRisk of transmissionPrevention measuresDifficile infectionAsymptomatic carriersGastrointestinal outbreaksDifficile outbreaksAntimicrobial stewardshipTouch disinfection systemsTesting modalitiesInfection ratePrevention practicesClostridium difficileEnvironmental disinfectionSuch outbreaksVulnerable populationsPrevention approachesStewardship initiativesNorovirus
2016
Epidemiology of Clostridium difficile infection in hospitalized oncology patients
Chang GY, Dembry LM, Banach DB. Epidemiology of Clostridium difficile infection in hospitalized oncology patients. American Journal Of Infection Control 2016, 44: 1421-1423. PMID: 27287733, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2016.04.210.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCase-Control StudiesClostridioides difficileClostridium InfectionsFemaleHospitalizationHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasmsRisk FactorsConceptsClostridium difficile infectionBlood transfusionDifficile infectionHistory of CDIΒ-lactam/β-lactamase inhibitorsBroad-spectrum antibiotic useHospitalized oncology patientsRecent blood transfusionCDI historyCDI riskOlder patientsOncology inpatientsΒ-lactamase inhibitorsOncology patientsPrior receiptRisk factorsAntibiotic useMultivariate analysisTransfusionPatientsInfectionEpidemiologyInpatientsMetronidazoleCephalosporins