A comparison of multifaceted versus Clostridium difficile-focused VRE surveillance strategies in a low-prevalence setting

Authors
Katz, KC Gardam, MA Burt, J Conly, JM
Citation
Kc. Katz et al., A comparison of multifaceted versus Clostridium difficile-focused VRE surveillance strategies in a low-prevalence setting, INFECT CONT, 22(4), 2001, pp. 219-221
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Envirnomentale Medicine & Public Health
Journal title
INFECTION CONTROL AND HOSPITAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
ISSN journal
0899823X → ACNP
Volume
22
Issue
4
Year of publication
2001
Pages
219 - 221
Database
ISI
SICI code
0899-823X(200104)22:4<219:ACOMVC>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
We compared our current screening strategy for vancomycin-resistant Enteroc occus (VRE) with a focused strategy that screens all stool samples sent for Clostridium difficile toxin assay but limits rectal swab screening to ward s with new VRE cases detected via C difficile samples. The proposed strateg y detects 72.7% of new VRE cases, with substantial cost savings.