Clostridium difficile Infection Treatment

Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) has emerged as a significant nosocomial infection over the years with increased incidence, recurrence and need for hospitalization. About 15% to 30% of patients who initially respond to antimicrobial therapy experience recurrent CDI (rCDI). After the first recurrence, the risk ...

Clostridium difficile Infection (CDI), one of the most common nosocomial and community-acquired infections globally, is a major public health challenge. The Clostridium difficile bacteria are a toxin-producing pathogen that produces two types of toxins: toxin A (an enterotoxin) and toxin B (a cytotoxin). This toxin...