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