Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment of C. difficile: Current State of the Evidence
effectivehealthcare.ahrq.govThis is a summary of a systematic review that evaluated the recent evidence regarding the accuracy of diagnostic tests and the effectiveness of interventions for preventing and treating Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) infection. The systematic review included 93 articles published between 2010 and April 2015. This summary is provided to assist in informed clinical decision-making. However, reviews of evidence should not be construed to represent clinical recommendations or guidelines.