Docs, what's c diff infection and how do you get it?

Bacterial infection: Clostridium difficile (c. Diff) is a bacteria that infects the colon or large intestine. It can cause disease ranging from mild diarrhea to severe colitis with organ failure and death. It is associated with the use of antibiotics, which kill off healthy bacteria in your gut allowing space for c diff to grow. It is also associated with exposure to a hospital. Initial treatment is with antibiotics.