Bacteria: News and Research on Clostridioides difficile

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C. diff infections: What to know about these gut bacteria

C. diff, which is short for Clostridioides difficile, is a type of bacteria that may cause serious problems in the digestive system. It is one of the most common causes of diarrhea linked to antibiotic use, particularly in ...

Clinically deployed AI guidance may prevent C. difficile spread

AI guidance for clinicians aimed at reducing the spread of Clostridioides difficile—a bacteria that can be deadly for sick patients—was deployed for the first time in a hospital setting, according to a University of Michigan-led ...

Why you should think twice before wearing outdoor shoes indoors

My mother has always had one unbreakable rule: no outdoor shoes inside the house. It didn't matter who you were—family member, neighbor, or guest—you had to take them off before crossing the threshold. As a child, I thought ...

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