Clostridioides (previously clostridium) difficile is an inescapable problem within the critical care arena. This may arise as a nosocomial complication, in which case it is usually diagnosed early and treated successfully. It may also be the primary cause of admission to the ICU, in which case it is generally more severe.
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Josh is the creator of PulmCrit.org. He is an associate professor of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Vermont.
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