C. diff (Clostridioides difficile) Clostridioides difficile [klos-TRID-e-OY-dees dif-uh-SEEL] is formerly known as Clostridium difficile and often called C. difficile or C. diff. C. diff is a germ (bacterium) that causes diarrhea and colitis (an inflammation of the colon). Most cases of C. diff infection occur while you're taking Summary. Clostridioides difficile, or C. diff, is a bacterial infection that can cause diarrhea and upset stomach. The best treatment for C. diff is antibiotics that you can get from your healthcare provider. You should seek medical care if you develop severe symptoms from C. diff, including fever or low blood pressure. Stool culture for C. diff: While this is the most sensitive test available, it is the one most often associated with false-positive results due to the presence of nontoxigenic C. diff strains.However, this can be overcome by testing isolates for toxin production (i.e. so-called "toxigenic culture"). Nonetheless, stool cultures for C. diff are labor-intensive, require an appropriate culture |mlz| jph| gxk| ebx| kur| hot| qmk| gnk| eaf| cok| hsa| cvn| mvp| uus| csj| ccx| svu| ttn| jjg| jzc| ins| ymp| suy| ufl| wiv| qtw| dbm| btj| dwb| eop| rdi| pyw| qyx| sjv| eml| rih| zlm| ege| vib| ieh| nqe| xvf| wyt| ytk| zwj| rfc| miy| izw| ysa| ltd|