C Difficile

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At this week’s ID Week, Ferring Pharmaceuticals shares results from its outpatient study examining its treatment, Rebyota, for the prevention of recurrence.

Clostridioides difficile is an anaerobic, spore-forming, Gram-positive pathogenic bacterium. This study aimed to analyze the effect of two samples of healthy fecal microbiota on C. difficile gene expression and growth using an in vitro coculture model. The inner compartment was cocultured with spore …

There is growing interest in developing monotherapy drugs that treat inflammation caused by microbial infections, focusing on dual antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory agents with minimal side effects and high safety margins. This study synthesized and characterized a library of novel cis-4-ferroceny …

Riboswitches are 5' RNA regulatory elements that are capable of binding to various ligands, such as small metabolites, ions and tRNAs, leading to conformational changes and affecting gene transcription or translation. They are widespread in bacteria and frequently control genes that are essential fo …

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PHILADELPHIA – A new vaccine provides hope for treating and even preventing the highly contagious and difficult-to-treat Clostridioides difficile infection,

Diarrhea is one of the most frequent gastrointestinal symptoms encountered in transplant recipients with a prevalence of at least 20% [ 1 , 2 ].

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex disorder that impacts both the endocrine and metabolic systems, often resulting in infertility, obesity, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular complications. The aim of this study is to investigate the role of intestinal flora and its metabolites, parti …

Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) research relies upon accurate identification of cases when using electronic health record (EHR) data. We developed and validated a multi-component algorithm to identify hospital-associated CDI using EHR data and determined that the tandem of CDI-specif …

Infectious disease experts concurred on the importance of signs, symptoms, and healthcare exposures for diagnosing CDI. The resulting risk estimates can be used by clinicians to optimize CDI testing and treatment.

The gut microbiota serves a crucial role in the development of host immunity. Immunocompromised patients are particularly vulnerable to dysbiosis not only by virtue of a defect in the immune system but also due to increased susceptibility to infection and multiple courses of antibiotic therapy. Feca …

Infectious etiologies of diarrhea were identified in a higher proportion of KTRs after the implementation of GI PCR. This emphasizes the importance of integrating this diagnostic tool into diarrhea workup in KTRs.

New research out of the University of Virginia has shown that, in C. difficile cases, the nervous system actually creates a hyperactive response that becomes part of the problem.

Patients who have CD and subsequent ocular involvement have an increased risk of local intestinal complications, extraintestinal morbidity, and cardiovascular complications when compared to patients with CD without ocular involvement.

Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is a predominant cause of intestinal infections. The intrinsic enteric nervous system (ENS) occupies the intestinal tissue in large numbers and intricately regulates various aspects of intestinal function. Nonetheless, the specific effects of CDI on the intri …

Severe colitis is a well-defined condition encompassing several etiologies but is most often caused by severe ulcerative colitis or Clostridioides difficile infection. Severe colitis can evolve into toxic colitis, or toxic megacolon when associated with bowel dilation and systemic manifestati …

Alterations in the gut microbiome have been implicated in various pathologies. Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) has been offered as a novel treatment for conditions implicated in the disruption of the gut-microbiota axis. This case report details the successful treatment of recurrent nonobstru …

Larger prospective trials are needed to elucidate the clinical utility of tapered oral vancomycin as a treatment option to achieve sustained clinical cure in first occurrences of CDI.

The study indicates that targeting the sympathetic nervous system could improve CDI management, as a novel multi-target mRNA vaccine was shown to protect mice from lethal doses.

Last year, several cases were identified in American patients traveling to Mexico to receive cosmetic surgery. The source of transmission was discovered, and one of the investigators, Sarah Bergbower DCLS, MS, MLS (ASCP)CM, discusses her part with 1 of the cases.

Exposure to systemic antibiotics increased the risk of rehospitalization due to CDI, while post-discharge follow-up decreased the risk of rehospitalization due to CDI. Comprehensive transitions of care for hospitalized patients with C. difficile may reduce the risk of CDI-related rehospitaliz …

Conditions of transplant manufacturing, bowel cleansing, and a route of delivery tailored to the patient's characteristics are key factors in optimising FMT efficacy. FMT at first recurrence showed high success in real-life practice, whereas it had lower efficacy in severe CDI and non-severe refract …

This novel approach allows facilities to staff their IPC program based on individual factors. Future versions of the calculator will be optimized based on the findings. Future research will clarify the impact of staffing on patient outcomes and staff retention.

Our study found that C. difficile most of the ribotypes isolated from dogs are involved in cases of CDI in humans, and the prevalence was higher in dogs with diarrhea (p = 0.034). Although we could not confirm that diarrhea in these dogs was solely due to C. difficile, their colonization may represe …

In the present study, despite its small size, FMT through colonoscopy was shown to be a safe, effective, and lasting therapy in cases of recurrent CDI, concurring with results from larger studies.

Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) represent a cornerstone of gut health, serving as critical mediators of immune modulation and overall host homeostasis. Patients with dysbiosis caused by Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) typically exhibit lower SCFAs levels compared to healthy stool don …

The portion of our nervous systems responsible for the 'fight or flight' response can shape the severity of potentially deadly C.