Clostridium Difficile

Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) is a serious bacterial infection that is a common cause of antibiotic associated diarrhea. The bacteria is highly associated with being in a healthcare setting. The risk of getting the spore forming bacillus increases with

• Exposure to antibiotics

• Lengthy stays in a healthcare setting

• The patient being immunosuppressed

• The patient being elderly

• Postoperative gastrointestinal surgery or manipulation