Clinical Infectious Diseases: Open Access

Department of Infectious Diseases, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC, USA

Publications

• Mini Review   
  Clostridium Difficile Infection: Battling the Gut Menace
  Author(s): Jose Fernandez*
  
  Clostridium Difficile Infection (CDI) poses a significant challenge to healthcare systems worldwide, particularly in hospital settings. This bacterium, commonly found in the environment and in the gut flora of some individuals, can lead to a range of symptoms from mild diarrhea to severe and life-threatening complications. In recent years, the incidence and severity of CDI have increased, necessitating a deeper understanding of its causes, risk factors, diagnostic methods and treatment options. Clostridium difficile, often referred to as C. difficile or C. diff, is a Gram-positive, spore-forming bacterium notorious for causing antibiotic-associated diarrhea and colitis. It is one of the leading causes of healthcare-associated infections globally. C. difficile spores are resilient, capable of surviving in the environment for prolonged periods, making transmission bo.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2684-4559.2024.8.246

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