Use of hypochlorite solution to decrease rates of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2007 Feb;28(2):205-7. doi: 10.1086/511791. Epub 2007 Jan 26.

Abstract

An increased rate of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD) was noted in 2 intensive care units of a university-affiliated tertiary care facility. One unit instituted enhanced environmental cleaning with a hypochlorite solution in all rooms, whereas the other unit used hypochlorite solution only in rooms of patients with CDAD. The CDAD rates decreased in both units.

MeSH terms

  • Clostridioides difficile*
  • Cross Infection
  • Diarrhea / microbiology
  • Diarrhea / prevention & control*
  • Disinfectants*
  • Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous / prevention & control
  • Humans
  • Intensive Care Units
  • Sodium Hypochlorite / pharmacology*

Substances

  • Disinfectants
  • Sodium Hypochlorite