Clostridium difficile Infections

Overview of Clostridium difficile Infections

Clostridium difficile [klo-STRID-ee-um dif-uh-SEEL] is a bacterium that causes diarrhea and more serious intestinal conditions such as colitis.

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Date last modified: June 18, 2008
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