Incubation period of Clostridioides difficile infection in hospitalized patients and long-term care facility residents: a prospective cohort study

• Main Authors: Scott R. Curry (Author), Michelle T. Hecker (Author), Justin O'Hagan (Author), Preeta K. Kutty (Author), Yilen K. Ng-Wong (Author), Jennifer L. Cadnum (Author), Heba Alhmidi (Author), Melany I. Gonzalez-Orta (Author), Carlos Saldana (Author), Brigid M. Wilson (Author), Curtis J. Donskey (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Cambridge University Press, 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background: The incubation period for Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is generally considered to be less than 1 week, but some recent studies suggest that prolonged carriage prior to disease onset may be common. Objective: To estimate the incubation period for patients developing C...