C. difficile spores are highly resistant to desiccation, chemicals and extreme temperature. Spores frequently contaminate the environment around patients with CDI, potentially persisting for ...

The County of Los Angeles Public Health Department closed a stretch of ocean water following concerns of fire debris runoff that can be toxic or contain carcinogenic chemicals. The recent rainfall ...

Diagnosis and treatment of CDI represents a challenge to the clinician. As recommended by several guidelines, a key measure for treating CDI ideally includes the discontinuation of concurrent ...