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Clostridium Difficile Infections


Clostridium difficile [klo-STRID-ee-um dif-uh-SEEL] is a bacterium that causes diarrhea and more serious intestinal conditions such as colitis.

Fact Sheets

Clostridium Difficile - General Information August 2004

Clostridium Difficile - Information for Healthcare Providers August 2004

Non-CDC Publications (leave CDC)

Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea and colitis. This is a PDF file - Click for InstructionsSHEA 1995

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Infection Control of Gastrointestinal Infections

 



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