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 ...

But the balance of healthy bacteria may be disrupted after taking antibiotics, leading to an overgrowth of C. diff and the release of toxins. Antibiotics intended to treat infections elsewhere in the ...

After suffering repeated bouts of debilitating Clostridium difficile infections, many patients significantly change their behaviors, but some precautions may do little to prevent future infections, ...

Antibiotics prescribed by dentists may contribute to the growing problem of Clostridium difficile (C. diff), a serious and potentially deadly infection that causes severe diarrhea, suggests research ...

The dramatic rise in C. diff infection rates in the past decade is likely related to the emergence of a more virulent and more antibiotic-resistant strain of the bacteria than others, according to the ...

A novel vaccination approach developed by Vanderbilt Health researchers cleared the harmful gut bacterium Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) in an animal model of infection. An experimental vaccine ...

TUESDAY, August 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — 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 ...