Clostridium difficile infection is one of the most common healthcare-associated infections in adults in the United States. Older Americans are especially vulnerable to CDI, 2 and this infection has ...

A new study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) describes the outcome of a new approach to testing for Clostridioides difficile (C. diff), guided by the principles of ...

Arlington, Va. — June 27, 2024 — A new study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) describes the outcome of a new approach to testing for Clostridioides difficile (C.

Patients suspected of being infected with C. diff should be tested twice because of the risk of misdiagnosis, suggest UK researchers. Subscribe today for unlimited access to 6,000+ clinical articles, ...

C. Diff Infections: What To Know About This Gut Bacteria TUESDAY, August 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — C. diff, which is short for Clostridioides difficile, is a type of bacteria that may cause serious ...

DUMBARTON MSP Jackie Baillie has welcomed the new strict inspection proposals but also called for double testing for C-Diff at hospitals. The politician has spoken out after a health study found that ...