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C. difficile (Clostridium difficile)

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Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea  External Link

Learn about causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of diarrhea that may occur in response to medications used to treat bacterial infections (antibiotics). ... Details >

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research  External Link

C. difficile  External Link

Learn the symptoms of Clostridium difficile, often called C. difficile or C. diff, a bacterium that can cause diarrhea and more serious health complications. ... Details >

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research  External Link

CDC VitalSigns: Stopping C. Difficile Infections

C. difficile causes diarrhea linked to 14,000 deaths each year in the U.S. About 25% of C. difficile infections first show symptoms in hospital patients; 75% first show in nursing home patients or in ... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Oral Probiotics

Probiotics are live microorganisms or "friendly bacteria" found in foods and dietary supplements that may help prevent diarrhea and other side effects from antibiotic use.... Details >

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Clearinghouse, National Institutes of Health

Patient Safety: Ten Things You Can Do to Be a Safe Patient

You go to the hospital to get well, right? Of course, but did you know that patients can get infections in the hospital while they are being treated for something else? Here are ten things you can do ... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Personal and Home Hygiene  External Link

Personal hygiene and household cleanliness practices are important methods to reduce the risk of spreading infectious disease. Find fact sheets on many related topics, including: creating a healthy ho... Details >

Alliance for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics  External Link

Stool Test: C. Difficile Toxin  External Link

Also available in: Spanish   External Link

A doctor may request a C. difficile toxin stool test if your child has taken antibiotics in the past month, has had diarrhea for several days, and may have abdominal pain, poor appetite, and fever. ... Details >

The Nemours Foundation  External Link