Clostridioides Difficile Infection: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
1. Introduction Clostridioides difficile infection is a symptomatic disease of the colon caused by the proliferation of a specific toxin-producing bacterium, resulting in inflammation and significant fluid loss. The bottom line up front is that this infection most commonly arises when broad-spectrum antibiotics disrupt the normal intestinal flora, allowing the bacterium to flourish and release … Read more