A two-step approach for diagnosing C. difficile has been found to be both cost-effective and significantly more sensitive than other methods in use AbstractLewis, J. (2009) Exploring the accuracy and ...

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.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In the United States, C. difficile is estimated to cause 500,000 infections per year, and roughly one in 11 ...

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 common causes of diarrhea linked to ...

There are trillions of bacteria that live in your colon. Most of them are harmless and many are actually helpful, supporting digestion and keeping your immune system strong. C. diff is one type of ...

By: Staff Monday, October 7th, 2013 Researchers examined C. diff rates among hospitals in the Duke Infection Control Outreach Network before and after a switch from nonmolecular testing to polymerase ...

Late last year, The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health in Cincinnati received a first-place award in a multi-state competition for its efforts to reduce Clostridium difficile infections among inpatients.

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 ...

A better lab test now being used to detect C. difficile infections in patients at St. Joseph’s Healthcare is expected to identify additional cases in an already serious outbreak. Health officials say ...