The CDC provides a free online video for healthcare providers on testing for Clostridium difficile. In the video, Dr. Carolyn Gould, a medical epidemiologist in the Division of Healthcare Quality ...

The ongoing epidemic of severe C. diff diarrheal disease -- driven by a 20-fold more toxic mutant strain of the bacteria -- is fast getting worse. Spread by spores that can live for months on dry ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . VANCOUVER, British Columbia — In this Healio video, Paul Feuerstadt, MD, FACG, AGAF, discusses data that link ...

C. diff infection can cause diarrhea. While it may lead your poop to change color, there are no specific colors that are definitive evidence of having C. diff. According to the Centers for Disease ...

In a recent blog, Tru-D looks at the effect that Clostridium difficile has in the healthcare industry and how this infectious disease can be combatted. Found in hospitals, clinics and other health ...

"Because I said so!" was always mom's go-to explanation for all of her annoying rules ... like taking off your shoes before you enter the house. Really though, Mom, why?! They're not even dirty! Well, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Rebyota was effective in real-world analyses, with results consistent with the PUNCH CD3 trial. Rebyota was also ...

Clostridiumdifficile infection (also known as C. diff or CDI) is one of the most common hospital-acquired infections and is a frequent cause of death among hospitalized older adults. Keystone ...

Some people will get repeat infections from Clostridium difficile (C. diff). They may develop the same symptoms they had before such as diarrhea, stomach pain, and loss of appetite. However, the only ...

Doctors usually advise eating a diet of soft, easy-to-digest foods during a C. diff infection. It’s also important to drink lots of water to help avoid dehydration. What does your diet have to do with ...