C.Difficile

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On Jan 19 2006 3:03PM  debbie.holden wrote: 
Dear All
We currently collect a 2 week antibiotic history of our comfirmed C. Difficile patients, however we are unsure if this is really long enough! Does anyone know of any documented recomended timescales or evidence to support collecting for a longer period?
Thank you in anticipation.
Debbie Trigg
Infection Control Nurse
Queens Medical Centre University Trust
Nottingham


On Jan 23 2006 10:44AM  jean.lawrence wrote: 
Hello
Although there is not direct information on this particular area the interim report ""Interim findings from a national survey of NHS acute Trusts in England" December 2005, the references may be a useful resource for you. Go to the HPA website for a copy to download.
Jean Lawrence

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