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• An intestinal illness caused by toxins that are produced by a specific type of bacteria named Clostridium difficile.

  Washington State Department of Health - Cite This Source - This Definition
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  Cite Definition for Clostridium difficile-Associated Disease (CDI)

  American Psychological Association (APA)

  Clostridium difficile-Associated Disease (CDI). (n.d.). Healthcare Associated Infections Glossary. Retrieved January 29, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/clostridium-difficile-associated-disease-cdi.

  Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

  Clostridium difficile-Associated Disease (CDI). www.doh.wa.gov. Healthcare Associated Infections Glossary. Washington State Department of Health. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/clostridium-difficile-associated-disease-cdi (accessed: January 29, 2023).

  Modern Language Association (MLA)

  "Clostridium difficile-Associated Disease (CDI)." Healthcare Associated Infections Glossary. Washington State Department of Health. 29 January. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/clostridium-difficile-associated-disease-cdi.

• An intestinal illness caused by toxins produced by the bacteria called Clostridium difficile.

  Georgia Department of Public Health - Cite This Source - This Definition
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  Cite Definition for Clostridium difficile-Associated Disease (CDI)

  American Psychological Association (APA)

  Clostridium difficile-Associated Disease (CDI). (n.d.). Glossary of HAI Terms. Retrieved January 29, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/clostridium-difficile-associated-disease-cdi.

  Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

  Clostridium difficile-Associated Disease (CDI). dph.georgia.gov. Glossary of HAI Terms. Georgia Department of Public Health. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/clostridium-difficile-associated-disease-cdi (accessed: January 29, 2023).

  Modern Language Association (MLA)

  "Clostridium difficile-Associated Disease (CDI)." Glossary of HAI Terms. Georgia Department of Public Health. 29 January. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/clostridium-difficile-associated-disease-cdi.

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