Predicting C. difficile: Researchers identify cluster of factors

A cluster of factors may help predict which patients are likely to develop Clostridioides difficile, a potentially life-threatening disease commonly known as C. difficile or C. diff, a new study has found. And that could help in efforts to prevent infection, according to the researchers. Reduced immune function, recent antibiotic use, current or recent hospitalization and prior C. difficile infection ["]

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