Abstract:Background: Allogeneic bone marrow transplant (BMT) as well as liver, heart, and lung transplant patients have high reported incidence rates of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI). The prevalence and incidence of asymptomatic colonization with Clostridioides difficile (ACCD) in this group is not known. Methods: ACCD was defined as the presence of C. difficile on screening cultures without positive clinical testing for CDI ±1 week from the date of sampling. Patients undergoing BMT as well as liver, heart, … Show more
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