What is C Diff? It sickens 500,000 people per year in the USA alone. It contributes to or directly causes the death of about 30,000 people in the USA every year.
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Our bodies are home to many bacteria, but this dangerous bacteria is prevented from harming us by the action of other bacteria at work in our gut. When these ‘good’ bacteria are killed by antibiotics, because you are being treated for another illness , C Difficile creates severe illness in the intestine.
What is c diff?
It is found in soil, animals and humans and forms spores that are hard to destroy. Read More
Symptoms of an infection
These include fever, stomach cramps and diahrrea. Learn the difference between mild and severe infection. Read More
Is there a c difficile test?
It is important to test, so that the strain of the infection you have is clear, because this will help doctors take the right action. Read More
What is the best treatment?
In some cases it will be as simple as stopping certin antibiotics There are also special drugs. In difficult cases a fecal transplant is advised. Read More
Is there a C.Diff diet?
Clear information to help you recover from c.difficile infections. Read More
Fecal Transplant Therapy Explained
It sounds gross but it cures 90% of the people who have a chronic infection.Read More
The C Diff Smell
C Diff has a distinctive smell. Here are 6 things you need to know. Read More
C Difficile Colitis?
How does an infection damage the colon? Read More
Is C Difficile Contagious?
It is very contagious – read our guide to how you can be aware of the risks Read More
What causes C Diff?
It is caused by the action from the bacterial toxins from the c.difficile that may reside in your stomach. What wakes them from their dormant state? Read More
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Last Updated on September 4, 2019