A two-step algorithm for Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) testing may improve detection and reduce unnecessary treatment, new data suggest (abstract E0231).
“Clostridioides difficile is a significant burden for both the healthcare system, because of our increased expenditures, as well as for the patients from increased mortality, increased morbidity standpoint. And we do know that guidelines recommend a multistep approach for C. diff testing compared with utilizing a single step