This course covers the learning outcomes and goals of understanding Clostridium difficile infection, its impact, and interventions. The individual skills or tools taught include recognizing symptoms, diagnosing, treating, and preventing C. difficile infections. The teaching method is through a virtual lecture format. The intended audience for this course includes healthcare professionals, microbiologists, and individuals interested in infectious diseases.
Clostridium Difficile - Infection, Impact and Intervention
American Society for Microbiology via YouTube
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
How Do You Get C. difficile Disease?
Where do infections come from?
C. difficile Epidemiology
Relapse or New Infection?
Summary Definition of Clostridium difficile Infection (CDI)
Colonization vs Infection
Symptoms of C. difficile infection
Sequence of events leading to C.difficile infection
Guidelines for the Diagnosis, Treatment, and the Prevention of Clostridium difficile infections
Changing Face of C. difficile
Laboratory Tests for C. difficile
Are toxin detection kits sufficiently accurate to be used as single tests to detect C. difficile toxins ?
GDH testing
NAATs for CD toxin genes
If the First PCR is Negative Should I Order Another PCR?
Recommendations 2013
How is C. difficile treated?
Other Treatments for Severe Disease
Fecal Transplants
Information Sources
Best testing strategies - IDSA
Summary and Conclusions
Taught by
American Society for Microbiology
