Question 1

what's clostridium difficile?

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Colitis: This organism causes colitis in patients given antibiotis. The antibiotics kill the normal flora in the colon and allow c diff to grow. It releases a toxin that causes necrosis and ulcers in the colon. The infection may be acquired in the hospital and sperad by hospital, on their hands, from one patient to another.

Question 2

what can transmit clostridium difficile?

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Fecal contamination: C diff may be transmitted from one patient to an other on the hands of hospital workers if they do not wash hands between patients.

Question 3

what is the classification of clostridium difficile?

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Unclear question: C difficile is a gram positive bacterium that is associated with colitis. See this site for more information about C difficile infection.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/c-difficile/basics/definition/con-20029664

Question 4

what isclostridium difficileand why is it so dangerous?

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C Diff: C diff is a normal gut bacteria that is in almost everyone.  Problems arise in hospitalized patients usually who have undergone antibiotic treatments.  This kills other bacteria allowing c diff to take over.  The bacteria then produces a toxin that causes watery, foul smelling diarrhea.  You need to watch for dehydration from this and fluid/electrolyte replacement is needed.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: clostridium difficile?

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Sometimes called: C. Diff, it is a spore forming bacillus that when the micro environment of the colon is modified by antimicrobials, it can germinate and elaborate a toxin causing pseudo membranous colitis, a potentially lethal disease.

Question 6

how many days off meds can u get retested for clostridium difficile?

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: If you do not have diarrhea, there is no need to get retested. 3% of normal people carry C diff.
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Question 7

what is clostridium difficile? how is it treated? how can you get it?

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Bacteria: C-diff is a bacterial infection of the gut.  It occurs when the "normal" bacteria in the gut have been killed off - usually from long course of strong antibiotics for another condition.  This allows the c-diff to overgrow.  It is treated with Flagyl or vancomycin usually.  It is possible to get c-diff from the stool of an infected person.

Question 8

is there a medical cure for clostridium difficile?

Accepted Answer

Yes, more antibiotic: Presumably, you're referring to c difficile colitis. First, stop the offending antibiotic. Second, if that isn't enough, consider oral metronidazole. Third, if that's not enough, move on to oral vancomycin. Check out http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/c-difficile/ds00736/dsection=treatments-and-drugs and if all else fails, consider fecal transplant! probiotics are worth a try, too!

Question 9

what are the symptoms of c- diff (clostridium difficile)?

Accepted Answer

Diarrhea: Diarrhea is the main symptom.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: clostridium difficile toxin?

Accepted Answer

Toxin: Clostridium difficile is a slow growing, spore forming bacterium that can cause infection in humans, especially in the setting of antibiotic use.  The toxin produced causes a colitis, resulting in diarrhea that is often bloody.

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