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Clostridioides difficile

Also referred to as 'C. diff' or CDI; formerly Clostridium difficile 

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November 24, 2024
Last updated
May 24, 2024

About CDI

Clostridioides difficile is a type of spore-forming bacteria that can cause life-threatening diarrhea and colitis. C. difficile infection (CDI) is related to antibiotic exposure and is a frequent cause of healthcare-associated infections. CDI can spread from patient to patient and occasionally results in outbreaks among people being cared for in nursing homes and hospitals. 

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Clostridioides difficile Infection (CDI): Recommendations for Healthcare Outbreak Response

This CORHA-developed product includes thresholds for investigation and reporting of a possible Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) outbreak. Additional sections outline important actions and considerations for CDI outbreak investigation and control. This document includes listings of key references and supplemental resources.

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Slide Presentation: Investigating C. difficile Infections

 By California Department of Public Health

This educational resource reviews steps for CDI cluster and outbreak response

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C. diff Guidelines and Prevention Resources

 By CDC

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Compendium of Strategies to Prevent Clostridium difficile Infections in Acute Care Hospitals

 By IDSA; SHEA

Principles & Practices

Comprehensive information to build, standardize or improve practices related to HAI/AR outbreak detection, reporting, investigation, or control.

Clostridioides difficile Outbreak Reports & News