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May 14, 2021 · C. difficile Toxin EIA POSITIVE Order Contact Plus isolation. Treat for C. difficile infection Stop unnecessary oral/IV antibiotics NEG PCR POS PCR Key Points: Identify new onset of unexplained large-volume, frequent, liquid diarrhea and consider a broad differential diagnosis. This process of medical decision-making is unchanged.
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