Professor of Pathology Director, Division of Medical Microbiology The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
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JUL 24, 2019 9:00 AM PDT
Clostridioides difficile Testing: Conundrums, Guidelines and Diagnostic Stewardship
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Speakers
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Masako Mizusawa, MD, PhD, MS
Assistant Professor Section of Infectious Diseases Department of Internal Medicine University of Missouri Kansas CityBIOGRAPHY
Event Date & Time
DATE: July 24, 2019
TIME: 9:00am PT, 12:00pm ET
Abstract
This webinar offers an overview of C. difficile diagnostic test methods, discussion on the controversy regarding the best laboratory method for diagnosis of C. difficile infection, and suggestions for diagnostic stewardship interventions for improvement of C. difficile PCR testing utilization.
At the conclusion of this presentation, the attendee will have learned about the:
- Current challenges with C. difficile testing
- The IDSA/SHEA guidelines for diagnostic testing
- Interventions to improve C. difficile testing
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JUL 24, 2019 9:00 AM PDT
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Clostridioides difficile Testing: Conundrums, Guidelines and Diagnostic Stewardship
Presented at:
BD MAX Webinar Library