Does longer treatment of C. difficile infection lead to fewer recurrences in patients taking concurrent antibiotics? Join us as we interview Irina Rajakumar on her research into the impact of CDI length of treatment on recurrent rates. Hear her discuss the study design and the impact of demographics such as age, clinical services, and concurrent antibiotics, and analyze if an infectious disease consultation influenced the outcome. Tune in to learn more about her work and how it can be applied to practice.
Guest: Irina Rajakumar, BScPhm, Infectious Disease and Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist, Alberta Health Services
Irina Rajakumar, BScPhm, Infectious Disease and Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist, Alberta Health Services
Irina Rajakumar completed her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy in 2008 from the University of Toronto, and a Year 1 Hospital Pharmacy Residency in 2009 at the London Health Sciences Centre. Since then, she has practiced extensively in both Hematology/Oncology and Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Stewardship, gaining Board Certification in Infectious Diseases in 2018. Irina has precepted many pharmacy residents and residency project, publishing several peer reviewed manuscripts. Currently, she is a pharmacy clinical practice leader and a Year 2 Infectious Disease and Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacy Residency Coordinator in Alberta Health Services.