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Matthew Oughton

Researcher at McGill University

Publications -  22
Citations -  3158

Matthew Oughton is an academic researcher from McGill University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Clostridium difficile & Medicine. The author has an hindex of 10, co-authored 21 publications receiving 2990 citations. Previous affiliations of Matthew Oughton include Jewish General Hospital.

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Host and Pathogen Factors for Clostridium difficile Infection and Colonization

TL;DR: Health care-associated C. difficile infection and colonization were differentially associated with defined host and pathogen variables, whereas asymptomatic patients were more likely to be colonized with other strains.
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Hand hygiene with soap and water is superior to alcohol rub and antiseptic wipes for removal of Clostridium difficile.

TL;DR: Handwashing with soap and water showed the greatest efficacy in removing C. difficile and should be performed preferentially over the use of alcohol-based handrubs when contact with C. Difficile is suspected or likely.