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Offers resources on Clostridium difficile infections, including risks and potential causes, symptoms, prevention, treatment, and the related health issues and concerns.
Clostridium difficile or C. difficile is a bacterium that causes diarrhea and more serious intestinal conditions such as colitis. It is the most common cause of infectious diarrhea in hospitalized patients in the industrialized world.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada
Clostridium difficile, commonly called C. difficile, is a bacterium that causes diarrhea and other serious intestinal conditions. It is the most common cause of infectious diarrhea in hospitalized patients in the industrialized world.
Source: Health Canada
Clostridium difficile or C. difficile is a bacterium that causes diarrhea and more serious intestinal conditions such as colitis. It is the most common cause of infectious diarrhea in hospitalized patients in the industrialized world. It is also one of the most common infections in hospitals and long-term care facilities.
Source: HealthyOntario.com
Information to the public and to health professionals including questions and answers and related links.
Source: Direction de la santé publique de Montréal
What is Clostridium difficile? What is a C. difficile infection? What are the symptoms of a C. difficile infection? Who is at risk of for C. difficile infection? How is C. difficile transmitted? Can C. difficile be treated?
Source: Government of Québec - Department of Health and Social Services
Fact sheet on C. Difficile (also known as Clostridium Difficile). Information on what is clostridium difficile, symptoms, how to do you get it, precautions to avoid getting it and how it is treated.
Source: Thunder Bay Regional Health Science Centre
Proper and frequent hand washing is the key to preventing the spread of many common infections. It's the best way to protect your health and the health of others when diseases such as cold and flu are 'going around'. Try out the "Clean Hands/Good Health" interactive handwashing program.
Source: Government of New Brunswick - Department of Health and Wellness
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