Clostridioides difficile Infection

Clostridioides difficile Infection

Introduction Clostridioides difficile infection (C. difficile, C. diff., or CDI), also called Clostridium difficile infection, is an infection caused by a gram-positive, spore-forming bacterium Clostridioides difficile. C. difficile is an anaerobic, toxin-producing bacterium that causes antibiotic-associated colitis. It is a type of bacteria found in the intestines of many people which is a normal part … Read more

Escherichia coli Infection

Escherichia coli Infection

Introduction Escherichia coli (E. coli) infection is an infection caused by a bacteria called Escherichia coli (abbreviated E. coli). It can result in severe and bloody diarrhea. Escherichia coli (E. coli) E. coli is a gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium of the Enterobacteriaceae family. It is a facultative anaerobic, non-sporulating coliform bacterium that colonizes the gastrointestinal (GI) … Read more