C. diff
Could GI Parasites and Bacterial Infections Be Connected?
Harboring gastrointestinal parasites may increase a person’s risk of developing a C. diff infection, per new ...
AUGUST 6, 2025
STOP-CDI Protocol Significantly Reduces Healthcare-Associated C. diff
The Screening and Targeted Prophylaxis for Clostridioides difficile infection (STOP-CDI) protocol, developed at the ...
DECEMBER 14, 2024
Hospital Beds May Increase Risk for C. diff Infection
People who stay in hospital beds, which were previously slept in by a patient with Clostridioides ...
MAY 24, 2024
AGA Offers New Guidance on FMT Therapies To Prevent C. diff
Treatment with FMT is effective for preventing recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection in adults with robust ...
APRIL 18, 2024
Equity, Access and Resources: Applying New C. difficile Guidelines in the Real World
Practical implementation of the latest guidelines from the Infectious Diseases Society of America and Society for ...
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Combating Inappropriate Abx Prescribing at Hospital Discharge
Inappropriate oral antibiotic prescribing at hospital discharge remains common.
DECEMBER 4, 2023
CDI Cases Fell During COVID-19 Pandemic
A study of data from Maryland found that Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) case counts fell during ...
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
FDA Approves First Orally Administered Fecal Microbiota Product to Prevent C. diff Recurrence
The FDA approved the first fecal microbiota product that is taken orally to prevent recurrent CDI in people who are ...
APRIL 27, 2023
CDI Testing Algorithm Highly Effective in Real World Setting
A multistep algorithm recommended for diagnosing Clostridioides difficile infection appears highly effective when ...
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Investigational Biotherapeutic Effective Against C. difficile Up to 24 Months
The investigational microbiota-based live biotherapeutic, which was endorsed by the FDA's Vaccines and Related ...
OCTOBER 10, 2022
VRBPAC Recommends Ferring’s Biotherapeutic to Reduce Recurrent CDI
The FDA Advisory Committee, VRBPAC issued a positive vote recommending Ferring’s biotherapeutic to reduce ...
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Can You Change Dentists' ABX Prescribing?
Antibiotic prescribing behavior has changed significantly, leading to a nearly 70% improvement in appropriate use, ...
AUGUST 25, 2022
