[HTML][HTML] Detecting Clostridioides (Clostridium) difficile using canine teams: What does the nose know?
MK Charles, Y Wang, T Zurberg, J Kinna… - Infection Prevention in …, 2019 - Elsevier
Background Trained canines are capable of detecting Clostridioides (Clostridium) difficile
(CD) in the environment; however, the primary odour of interest on which the dogs alert is
unclear. Aim To evaluate the inter-rater reliability of two canine detection teams for their
ability to discriminate between scent pads containing CD-toxin-positive and-negative odours
and their ability to discriminate between clostridial strains. Methods During a six-month
period, two canine teams were tested weekly for their ability to detect CD-toxin-positive …
(CD) in the environment; however, the primary odour of interest on which the dogs alert is
unclear. Aim To evaluate the inter-rater reliability of two canine detection teams for their
ability to discriminate between scent pads containing CD-toxin-positive and-negative odours
and their ability to discriminate between clostridial strains. Methods During a six-month
period, two canine teams were tested weekly for their ability to detect CD-toxin-positive …