Clostridium difficile

Clostridium difficile belongs to the bacterial family Clostridiaceae. This family encompasses a diverse group of Gram-positive, anaerobic bacteria, many of which are spore-forming and commonly found in soil, water, and the gastrointestinal tracts of humans and animals. Clostridium difficile, often abbreviated as C. difficile or C. diff, is a type of bacterium that can cause […]