C. difficile spores are highly resistant to desiccation, chemicals and extreme temperature. Spores frequently contaminate the environment around patients with CDI, potentially persisting for ...

Study finds underutilization of fidaxomicin, a recommended treatment for C. diff infection, despite increased use in hospitals.

Updated guidelines recommend fidaxomicin as the first-line agent for C difficile infection, but researchers found use in US ...

The ongoing trial is testing the therapy – RBX2660 – as a treatment for Clostridioides difficile infection or C. diff, a bacterium that causes diarrhoea and inflammation in the colon and is a ...

The product is based on purified Firmicutes bacterial spores delivered in an oral capsule that is designed to encourage the regrowth of healthy bacteria after antibiotic treatment for C.

H. pylori infections occur across the world due to exposure to saliva or stool in contaminated water or food. Learn how the ...

Here’s our process. If you’re managing a sexually transmitted infection (STI), you have options for treatment. While you can visit a healthcare professional in person for an evaluation and ...

Although ibogaine gained popularity in the U.S. and Europe in the 1980s as a non-addictive treatment for drug dependency, it’s still classified as a Schedule I substance under the Controlled ...

A search for subtle ovulatory dysfunction, such as that related to hyperprolactinemia, should be conducted, and treatment should be administered accordingly. Abnormal corpus luteum function may be ...

Famotidine (Pepcid) and omeprazole (Prilosec) are popular effective treatment options for heartburn symptoms and are available as lower-cost generics. However, they differ in how they work, their ...