Recurrent C. diff infection is when you contract a C. diff infection 2 to 8 weeks after completing treatment for a previous one. C. diff relapse is a recurrence of the same strain, while reinfection ...

Recurrent C. diff infections linked to higher death rates, research shows Clostridium difficile infection recurrence may increase the risk of death in patients, according to a presentation at the 27th ...

Signs of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) activity, shorter duration of IBD, and previous corticosteroid use and hospitalisation were associated with Clostridioides difficile infection in patients ...

But the balance of healthy bacteria may be disrupted after taking antibiotics, leading to an overgrowth of C. diff and the release of toxins. Antibiotics intended to treat infections elsewhere in the ...

Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), shown to be effective in the treatment of recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI), also shows significant benefit in the treatment of primary CDI, ...

Previous Health Facility Contact a Risk Factor for C. Diff Infection Researchers found prior health facility contact was a major risk factor in Clostridium difficile incidence at a community hospital ...

The study of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) continues to reveal intricate details of its pathogenesis, epidemiology and potential novel therapies. Research has elucidated how the bacterium, ...

Q: I was sick for months with debilitating pain, extreme weight loss, fatigue and loss of appetite. I was diagnosed with C. diff related to an abdominal surgery. I’m being treated with antibiotics, ...

The bacterium Clostridioides difficile is named “difficult” for a reason. Originally, it was hard to grow in the lab, and, now, it’s the source of gut infections that are tough to treat. About half a ...

TUESDAY, August 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — C. diff, which is short for Clostridioides difficile, is a type of bacteria that may cause serious problems in the digestive system. It is one of the most ...