Author: Dan Higgins, RGN, ENB 100, ENB 998, is senior charge nurse in critical care, University Hospital Birmingham. Collecting a specimen is often a first crucial step in determining diagnosis and ...

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Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) often manifests as diarrhea, particularly in adults of older age or with underlying comorbidities. However, only severe cases are notifiable in Germany.

Stool specimen returns may be increased through greater explanation about the reason for collection by the GP, providing the patient with plastic gloves (or telling them where to get them), and giving ...

Daniel McDonald and Jack Gilbert (both University of California, San Diego; CA, USA) discuss the challenges faced during fecal sample collection and highlight important factors to consider when ...

BETHLEHEM — A group of influential researchers has recommended that an OraSure specimen collection device be considered the global standard for the growing field of research into the human biome. The ...

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