C. diff

Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) is a germ that causes diarrhea and inflammation of the colon (colitis). C. diff is estimated to cause almost half a million infections in the U.S. each year. C. diff can infect anyone, but is more common in people who:

• are 65 and older
• recently stayed in a hospital or nursing home
• have a weakened immune system
• are taking or have recently finished taking antibiotics