The panelist discusses how antibiotics are paradoxically both the primary treatment for Clostridioides difficile infections ...

The bug is also persistent: 30 to 40% of those diagnosed with a C. difficile infection will likely get it again. There are ...

Clostridium difficile infection (CDI ... Although metronidazole and vancomycin are and have been the mainstay treatment options for CDI, there are some unmet medical and therapeutical needs.

Patients suffering from a recurrent infection with the C difficile bacteria have benefited from a microbiome treatment from Rebiotix. The results from the open label phase 2 trial confirm that ...

difficile severity and mortality. That suggests that, with further research, doctors may be able to take a similar tact to ...

Testing for C. difficile is indicated in patients with diarrhea, especially after antibiotic use or healthcare exposure.

Purpose The pharmacology, clinical efficacy, safety, dosage and administration, and place in therapy of fidaxomicin for the treatment of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) are reviewed.

While the idea of receiving a stool transplant may sound unappealing its benefits are substantial especially for those suffering from difficult-to-treat gastrointestinal issues Read ahead to know!