For years, it was thought that Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infections were acquired in hospitals, but a new study suggests that the source may actually be the patients themselves. Melody Sayrany MSc explains the evidence behind this theory, challenging the traditional belief that the infection is spread through exposure to other patients or contaminated surfaces. The study indicates that C. diff may originate within the patient’s own gut flora. This new understanding of the infection’s source could have important implications for preventing and treating C. diff infections in healthcare settings.
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The Source of C. Diff Myth
