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1. C. difficile infection - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Link: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/c-difficile/symptoms-causes/syc-20351691
Description: WEBOverview. Clostridioides difficile (klos-TRID-e-oi-deez dif-uh-SEEL) is a bacterium that causes an infection of the colon, the longest part of the large intestine. Symptoms can range from diarrhea to life-threatening damage to the colon. The bacterium is often called C. difficile or C. diff.
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2. C. diff: What It Is, Symptoms, How It’s Spread & Treatment
Link: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15548-c-diff-infection
Description: WEBMay 10, 2023 · C. diff is a nickname for a bacterium whose full name is Clostridioides difficile (klos-TRID-e-OY-dees dif-uh-SEEL). This bacterium can infect your colon (large intestine), causing diarrhea and other symptoms. Bacterial infections in your colon are common, and most aren’t serious.
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3. What is C. diff? | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Link: https://www.cdc.gov/cdiff/what-is.html
Description: WEBDec 7, 2023 · C. diff (also known as Clostridioides difficile or C. difficile) is a germ (bacterium) that causes diarrhea and colitis (an inflammation of the colon). It’s estimated to cause almost half a million infections in the United States each year.
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4. C. diff (Clostridioides difficile) | CDC
Link: https://www.cdc.gov/cdiff/index.html
Description: WEBC. diff is a germ (bacterium) that causes diarrhea and colitis (an inflammation of the colon). Most cases of C. diff infection occur while you’re taking antibiotics or not long after you’ve finished taking antibiotics. C. diff can be life-threatening. What is C. diff? Your Risk of C. diff. Prevent the Spread. Life After C. diff.
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5. Clostridium Difficile (C. Diff) - WebMD
Link: https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/clostridium-difficile-colitis
Description: WEBClostridium difficile (C. diff) is a type of bacteria that can cause colitis, a serious inflammation of the colon. Infections from C. diff often start after you've been taking antibiotics. It...
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6. C. difficile infection - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Link: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/c-difficile/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20351697
Description: WEBCare at Mayo Clinic. Diagnosis. A diagnosis of C. difficile infection is based on having: Diarrhea. Other symptoms of C. difficile infection. C. difficile in a stool sample. People who have regular, formed stools should not be tested for C. difficile infection. Some people get C. difficile infection without having taken antibiotics.
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7. C. diff: Symptoms, Causes, Transmission, Treatment & More - Healthline
Link: https://www.healthline.com/health/what-is-c-diff
Description: WEBMar 13, 2019 · Diagnosis. Treatment. Complications. Prevention. Outlook. C. diff is short for Clostridium difficile, an infectious bacterium that causes a condition known as clostridium difficile colitis....
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8. Clostridioides difficile infection - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clostridioides_difficile_infection
Description: WEBClostridioides difficile infection [5] ( CDI or C-diff ), also known as Clostridium difficile infection, is a symptomatic infection due to the spore -forming bacterium Clostridioides difficile. [6] . Symptoms include watery diarrhea, fever, nausea, and abdominal pain. [1] . It makes up about 20% of cases of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. [1] .
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9. What Is C. Diff? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and …
Link: https://www.everydayhealth.com/c-diff/guide/
Description: WEBDec 16, 2022 · Clostridioides difficile — commonly known as C. difficile or C. diff — is a bacterium that causes diarrhea and colitis (inflammation of the colon). It’s typically found in feces and can easily...
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10. C. diff Infections | C. difficile | MedlinePlus
Link: https://medlineplus.gov/cdiffinfections.html
Description: WEBDec 13, 2023 · C. diff is a bacterium that can cause diarrhea and more serious intestinal conditions such as colitis. You may see it called other names, such as Clostridioides difficile (the new name), Clostridium difficile (an older name), and C. diff icile. It causes close to half a million illnesses each year. What causes C. diff infections?