Prevalence and risk factors for colonization by Clostridium difficile and extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae in rehabilitation clinics in Germany

Significant differences were found in the prevalence of C. difficile and ESBL-E between rehabilitation clinics. Facilities providing specialized medical care for critically ill patients had higher prevalence rates. These results may help to delineate the requirements for infection prevention and control in rehabilitation clinics.