Reexamining methods and messaging for hand hygiene in the era of increasing Clostridium difficile colonization and infection

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Katherine Ellingson et al. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2010 Jun.

. 2010 Jun;31(6):571-3.

doi: 10.1086/652773.

¹ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Div of Healthcare Quality Promotion, 1600 Clifton Rd NE, MS A-31, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA. kellingson@cdc.gov

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Hand hygiene with soap and water is superior to alcohol rub and antiseptic wipes for removal of Clostridium difficile.
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