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Clostridium difficile is a germ that can cause diarrhea in patients taking antibiotics. Find out what you can do to lower the chances of developing C. diff infection or spreading it to others. ... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Learn about causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of diarrhea that may occur in response to medications used to treat bacterial infections (antibiotics). ... Details >
Learn the symptoms of Clostridium difficile, often called C. difficile or C. diff, a bacterium that can cause diarrhea and more serious health complications. ... Details >
C. difficile causes diarrhea linked to 14,000 deaths each year in the U.S. About 25% of C. difficile infections first show symptoms in hospital patients; 75% first show in nursing home patients or in ... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Probiotics are live microorganisms or "friendly bacteria" found in foods and dietary supplements that may help prevent diarrhea and other side effects from antibiotic use.... Details >
You go to the hospital to get well, right? Of course, but did you know that patients can get infections in the hospital while they are being treated for something else? Here are ten things you can do ... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Personal hygiene and household cleanliness practices are important methods to reduce the risk of spreading infectious disease. Find fact sheets on many related topics, including: creating a healthy ho... Details >
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A doctor may request a C. difficile toxin stool test if your child has taken antibiotics in the past month, has had diarrhea for several days, and may have abdominal pain, poor appetite, and fever. ... Details >
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