Gastrointestinal Infections

While a new FDA report shows antibiotic resistance remains low among many food-borne bacteria, some pathogens are increasingly showing multidrug resistance.

The message for clinicians is to be vigilant. Look for candidemia and C. difficile infection occurring together.

A recent study has shown that, compared with other antibiotics, tetracyclines may be associated with a reduced risk of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI).

About 500,000 Americans fall ill from Clostridium difficile infections every year.

Surotomycin fails to show benefit over vancomycin for the treatment of Clostridium difficile infection in a phase 3 trial.

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Navigating the difficult road of Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) surveillance, reporting, and reimbursement.

CDC investigators link large norovirus outbreak in Catalonia, Spain with office water coolers.

Despite thoughts that hookworm had been eradicated from the United States, a new study finds the parasite in Lowndes County, Alabama, begging the question—was it ever really gone?

Puppies sold by national pet store chain have been identified as the potential source of an ongoing multistate Campylobacter outbreak.

Gastroenteritis outbreak response requires effective environmental sampling and, here, we break down a seemingly promising new strategy.

The CDC has launched an educational initiative called “Get Ahead of Sepsis,” which underscores the early recognition and timely treatment of sepsis.

When it comes to cleaning products that work against Clostridium difficile, a new study has found that wipes are better than sprays.

Health care providers are advised to consider a diagnosis of cyclosporiasis in patients with prolonged or remitting-relapsing diarrheal illness.

Researchers from Washington University, in St. Louis, find correlations between specific groups of intestinal viruses and the risk of type 1 diabetes.

With summer in full swing, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers tips to prevent catching recreational water illnesses from pathogens such as Cryptosporidium, Escherichia coli, Giardia, Shigella, and norovirus.