Strategies to Prevent Clostridium difficile Infections in Acute Care Hospitals: 2014 Update
Authors:
- Erik R. DubberkeEDErik R. Dubberke
- Philip CarlingPCPhilip Carling
- Ruth CarricoRCRuth Carrico
- Curtis J. DonskeyCDCurtis J. Donskey
- Vivian G. LooVLVivian G. Loo
- L. Clifford McDonaldLML. Clifford McDonald
- Lisa L. MaragakisLMLisa L. Maragakis
- Thomas J. SandoraTSThomas J. Sandora
- David J. WeberDWDavid J. Weber
- Deborah S. YokoeDYDeborah S. Yokoe
- Dale N. GerdingDGDale N. Gerding
- 1 June 2014
- journal article
- Published by Cambridge University Press (CUP) in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology
- Vol. 35 (06) , 628-645
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