C. difficile (Clostridioides difficile, Clostridium difficile)

Clostridioides difficile (Clostridium difficile), also known as C. difficile or C. diff, is a bacterium that can cause diarrhea and more serious intestinal conditions such as colitis.

• About C. difficile
  Information for patients, families, and schools/childcare providers. C. diff facts, including how the disease is spread, common symptoms, and treatment.
• Preventing C. difficile
  Learn how to minimize your risk of C. diff.
• C. difficile Statistics
  Statistics for C. diff in Minnesota.
• C. difficile Information for Health Professionals
  Required reporting information, clinical features, infection control, and other clinical information for hospitals, long-term care facilities, and other health care facilities.