Clostridium Difficile (C. Difficile)
Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) is spore-forming, Gram-positive anaerobic bacillus that produces two exotoxins: toxin A and toxin B. It is a common cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) and accounts for 15 to 25% of all episodes of AAD. It can cause diarrhea and other intestinal problems. C. difficile is commonly found in healthcare settings, such …