Opinion|Videos|September 2, 2024

Risk Factors for C. difficile Infections

Carl V. Crawford, MD, outlines the risk factors for C. difficile infections, focusing on factors that affect the body’s microbiome or immune system, including antibiotics, age, comorbid conditions, exposures, and prior C. difficile infections.

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