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    • Variations in diagnostic testing practices can impact reported CDI rates.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze Clostridium difficile testing rates and hospital-onset infection rates across different hospital types in the US.
    • To investigate the potential relationship between testing frequency and reported CDI rates.
    • To inform C. difficile surveillance strategies.

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    • Retrospective analysis of 2015 data from 30 US community, multispecialty, and cancer hospitals.
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    • Calculation of pooled hospital-onset C. difficile infection rates per 1,000 patient-days.

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    • In 2015, Clostridium difficile testing rates were 14.0/1,000 patient-days in community hospitals, 16.3 in multispecialty hospitals, and 33.9 in cancer hospitals.
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    • Higher testing rates correlated with higher reported infection rates across hospital types.

    Conclusions:

    • Increased Clostridium difficile testing frequency may artificially elevate reported CDI rates.
    • Current surveillance methods may not adequately account for variations in diagnostic intensity.
    • Recommendations for C. difficile surveillance should incorporate an analysis of testing frequency to ensure accurate incidence reporting.