Methods for determining the efficacy of disinfectants in accordance with European standards, including DIN EN 1500 and DIN EN 12791. These standards provide practical methods for testing bactericidal activity.

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Clostridioides difficile, the most common pathogen of nosocomial diarrhoeal diseases, is increasingly causing outbreaks and severe CDAD. This article discusses the transmission paths, high risk of spread, and the importance of hand hygiene and surface disinfection in preventing infections.