Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Study shows popular molecular tests

Clostridium difficile is a common cause of infection and diarrhea in hospitalized patients, but a new study by UC Davis pathologists suggests that many patients are mistakenly diagnosed and do not need antibiotic treatment. ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Multiple strains of C. difficile cause severe patient outcomes

No single genetic strain of the widespread Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) bacteria appears to be any more harmful than other strains, according to new research published online today in Infection Control & Hospital ...

Medical research

Gene therapy for botulism

Gene therapy could be more effective than existing treatments for botulism, a rare paralytic illness caused by a nerve toxin, according to an infectious disease researcher at Cummings School.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Review: Fecal transplants effective weapon against C. dif

(HealthDay)—Fecal transplantation appears to be a safe and effective way to combat Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) infection, according to a new review published in the May 5 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine.

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