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Basic information about Clostridioides difficile, often called C. difficile or C. diff.…
Dec. 6, 2024
_C.diff _Educational Resources
Fact sheets, social media graphics, and animated videos for the general public.
Washing your hands with soap and water is the best way to prevent the spread of C. diff infection.
Caring for Yourself and Others
Learn when to resume everyday life and important conversations to have with healthcare professionals
Resources for Professionals
Risk factors, diagnosis, treatment and recovery, and more.
Mar. 5, 2024
CDC efforts to track, prevent and research CDI.
Feb. 7, 2024
C. diff guidelines and prevention resources for healthcare providers
Clinical Testing and Diagnosis
There are four laboratory tests used to diagnose Clostridioides difficile infection or CDI.
Core strategies for CDI prevention in acute care facilities