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Clostridioides difficile: Understanding Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea and How to Prevent It

Posted by: Lesley Williams in: Health and Wellness

29 Nov | 00:42 AM

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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Clostridioides difficile: Understanding Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea and How to Prevent It

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