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Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division
651-201-5414
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.
Last Updated: 10/05/2022