Clostridioides difficile is a bacterium that causes inflammation of the colon, known as C. difficile infection. It is a common cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea and can lead to severe colitis. It is important for healthcare providers to correctly identify and manage this infection to prevent further complications and transmission. The other listed organisms do not typically cause healthcare-associated diarrhea following antibiotic use.
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Environment and Toxicology Emergencies, and Communicable Diseases
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