A warning about the spread of infections linked to hospitals

A warning about the spread of infections linked to hospitals

New research undertaken by the University of Utah Health has found that one of the most common health care-associated infections spreads in intensive care units more than three times more than previously thought. The infection, known as Clostridium difficile (C. diff), causes diarrhea, abdominal pain, and cramping. It can also lead to colitis (inflammation of the colon) and can cause symptoms such as fever, nausea and loss of appetite. In severe…