Author:
Kumar Shankar,Chis Ster Irina,Pollok Richard,Muscat Ivan,Planche Timothy D.
Abstract
We studied healthcare-associated and community-associated Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) in Jersey, Channel Islands (2008–2012). The Island’s stable population has reliable denominator data, a clearly defined at-risk population, and healthcare contact that is easily followed. The vast majority of CDI cases had had recent healthcare contact, and true community-associated disease is extremely rare.Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2018;39:603–607
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Subject
Infectious Diseases,Microbiology (medical),Epidemiology
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