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Systematic review "Laboratory Diagnosis in the detection of toxigenic Clostridium difficile in stool samples"
(Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener, 1905-07-09) Salas Cachay, Magaly Tila; Herencia Torres, Victor Reynaldo
Objectives: To establish the effectiveness of microbiological assays for the direct detection of toxigenic Clostridium difficile in stool samples from hospitalized and outpatient patients. Methods: A systematic review was conducted by analyzing 8 databases of studies published in English and Spanish between 2006 and 2016 that evaluate the comparison, description, and prevalence study of this germ and infection caused by Clostridium difficile. A total of 51 articles were found, of which 9 were selected for analysis. Results: Nine descriptive, cross-sectional, case-control studies that used microbiological methods for diagnosis were included. The validity and reliability of the microbiological method for Clostridium difficile were evaluated, and publications from countries such as the United States, Canada, Switzerland, Argentina, Chile, and Peru were found. Conclusion: The availability of these methods has contributed to improving the management of hospitalized and outpatient patients who received antibiotic treatment. This work shows evidence of significant growth and increase in the prevalence of Clostridium difficile infections over different periods. For hospitalized patients, these epidemiological changes require techniques that are well-defined and accessible to all laboratories. Moreover, this method allows for continuous monitoring of patients and helps prevent transmission.