5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  A national survey found differences in CDI management practices among gastroenterologists, infectious diseases specialists, and primary care physicians.

• 2

  Gastroenterologists and infectious diseases specialists reported higher adherence to clinical practice guidelines compared to primary care physicians.

• 3

  Primary care physicians were less likely to use recommended multistep algorithms for CDI testing than specialists, with significant differences in prescribing practices.

• 4

  Fewer than 10% of physicians felt very knowledgeable about donor-derived microbiome therapies, highlighting a need for more education and data.

• 5

  The study suggests a need for standardized diagnostic and treatment algorithms to improve consistency in CDI management across specialties.