C.diff

British

noun

short for Clostridium difficile

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The researchers are currently working on modifying the system to help combat Clostridioides difficile, commonly referred to as C. diff, a bacterium that can cause diarrhea and colitis, among other symptoms.

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C. diff infection is the leading cause of death due to gastroenteritis in the U.S.

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But the team arrived at a different conclusion after sifting through research included in a multicenter study, which included adults treated with oral vancomycin between 2016-2021 for C. diff infection.

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"It's an alarming development in the field of C. diff as there are only two recommended antibiotics," said Kevin Garey, professor of pharmacy practice and translational research.

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"If antimicrobial resistance increases in both antibiotics, it will complicate the management of C. diff infection leading us back to a pre-antibiotic era."

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