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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology
  • Clinical Diagnostics

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  • Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection is a significant healthcare concern.
  • Distinguishing active infection from colonization is crucial for appropriate treatment.
  • Current diagnostic methods may not always differentiate between infection and colonization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a two-tier diagnostic algorithm combining C. diff toxin assay with polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
  • To determine if this approach improves patient outcomes and antibiotic stewardship.
  • To assess the clinical characteristics and outcomes of toxin-positive versus toxin-negative patients.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective chart review of inpatients positive for C. diff by PCR.
  • Implementation of a two-tier testing algorithm (PCR followed by toxin assay).
  • Analysis of patient demographics, clinical features, outcomes, and antibiotic initiation.

Main Results:

  • Toxin-positive patients exhibited more severe colitis symptoms, higher white blood cell counts, and increased fatality rates.
  • Antibiotic prescription was significantly higher in toxin-positive patients (98%) compared to toxin-negative patients (56%).
  • A notable percentage of toxin-negative patients (44%) did not receive antibiotics.

Conclusions:

  • The two-tier testing strategy effectively identifies active C. diff infections, aiding antibiotic stewardship.
  • This approach helps differentiate infection from colonization.
  • Clinical judgment is still necessary for managing toxin-negative patients with colitis symptoms.