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Clostridioides difficile: Understanding Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea and How to Prevent It
Clostridioides difficile causes severe antibiotic-associated diarrhea and can be life-threatening. Learn how it spreads, who’s at risk, why probiotics don’t work for prevention, and what treatments actually work today.
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Published ON: 12 NovYou have the legal right to receive a printed or electronic Medication Guide with certain prescriptions. Learn what these FDA-required documents are, why pharmacies sometimes skip them, and how to insist on getting yours.
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Published ON: 25 Nov