Hospitals: C. difficile Still a Killer

Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) is an anaerobic spore forming and toxin producing bacteria that was discovered in 1935, but not identified as a cause of antibiotic associated diarrhea until 1978 and is the most common cause of hospital acquired infections (HAIs). A new strain of this pathogen produces dangerous toxins that can cause serious organ…

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