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Summary of positive surface Clostridium difficile cultures
| Category | Samples (n = 247) | Non-toxigenic C.difficile colonization n (%) | Toxigenic CdCa, n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCW’b hands | 73 | 21 (28.8) | 4 (5.4) |
| Skin of patients | 82 | 17 (20.7) | 7 (8.5) |
| ICU devices: | 52 | 4 (7.7) | 0 |
| Bed sheets | 40 | 5 (12.5) | 0 |
aClostridium difficile colonization (CdC),
bhealth care worker (HCW)
