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Newly discovered cell mechanism uses amplified nitric oxide to fight C. diff

Groundbreaking research encompassing Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and University Hospitals Case Medical Center, has uncovered a natural defense mechanism that is capable of inactivating the toxin that ...

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created Aug 21, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Not all tests are created equal: Identifying C. diff in hospital labs

A study from the microbiology lab at the Lifespan hospitals has found that some lab tests are much more accurate in identifying Clostridium difficile Toxin (C. diff) infection (CDI), which causes diarrhea. The findings indi ...

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created Jul 05, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Combating the C. diff terrorists on the loose in hospitals

Just like intelligence agents watching for the real terrorists threatening to attack, monitoring healthcare worker adherence to mandatory hand-washing protocols via hand-washing squads in hospitals can go a long way to stop ...

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created May 19, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Last-ditch method at fighting intestinal superbug

(AP) -- A superbug named C-diff is on the rise, a germ that so ravages some people's intestines that repeated tries of the strongest, most expensive antibiotic can't conquer their disabling diarrhea.

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created Dec 13, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 1

Scientists study emerging strains of superbug Clostridium difficile

(PhysOrg.com) -- New and emerging strains of the bacteria Clostridium difficile (C.diff) are being studied by scientists in Glasgow, London and Cambridge in an attempt to understand the rise in the reported incidence of this ...

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created Feb 26, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0