Dec 18, 2024 · Clostridioides difficile [klos–TRID–e–OY-dees dif–uh–SEEL], formerly known as Clostridium difficile and often called C. difficile or C. diff, is a bacterium (germ) that causes …

C. diff can be life-threatening. CDC is working to prevent and control these infections.

Mar 5, 2024 · Key points Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) is a common cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD). It accounts for 15 to 25% of all events of AAD. Prevent C. diff infections (CDI) …

This module, titled “Overview of Clostridioides difficile Infection,” will provide background information on the impact C. difficile has on patients, the pathogenesis of C. difficile infection …

Jun 24, 2025 · The Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) Surveillance Program collects data for describing incidence and trends of these infections. Public health professionals and healthcare …

Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) bacteria can cause life-threatening diarrhea. Infections occur most often in people who have taken antibiotics for other conditions.

Clostridioides difficile (also known as C. diff ) is a bacterium that causes diarrhea and colitis (an inflammation of the colon). C. diff infection can be life-threatening.

Mar 6, 2024 · There are four laboratory tests used to diagnose Clostridioides difficile infection or CDI.

Clostridioides difficile [klos–TRID–e–OY-dees dif–uh–SEEL] (C. diff ) is a germ (bacteria) that causes life-threatening diarrhea. It is usually a side-effect of taking antibiotics.

Apr 14, 2025 · Clostridioides difficile, a gram-positive, spore-forming anaerobe, is the leading cause of healthcare-associated (HA) diarrhea in high-income countries (1). Disease …