C. difficile infection can cause the colon to become inflamed. It sometimes can form patches of raw tissue that can bleed or make pus. Symptoms of severe infection include: Watery diarrhea …

Clostridioides difficile, or C. diff, is a highly contagious bacterium that causes diarrhea and colitis. It often infects people who’ve recently taken antibiotics.

Dec 18, 2024 · Only in a few cases is that diarrhea caused by C. diff infection. If your diarrhea is severe, do not delay getting medical care. If you have been taking antibiotics recently and …

Oct 5, 2025 · Clostridioides difficile, or C. diff, is a common and serious healthcare-associated infection that leads to diarrhea and other intestinal complications.

Toxins produced by Clostridioides difficile strains in the gastrointestinal tract cause pseudomembranous colitis, typically after antibiotic use. Symptoms are diarrhea, sometimes …

Clostridioides difficile infection usually occurs after taking antibiotics. Typical symptoms range from slightly loose stools to bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever. Doctors test the stool …

Dec 9, 2025 · What do I need to know about a C. diff infection (CDI)? Clostridioides difficile, Clostridium difficile, or C. diff, is a bacterium that causes diarrhea, irritation, and swelling of the …

Dec 13, 2023 · C. diff is a bacterium that can cause diarrhea and more serious intestinal conditions such as colitis. You may see it called other names, such as Clostridioides difficile …

Sep 6, 2023 · C. diff causes almost half a million infections each year in the U.S. alone. These infections can cause severe diarrhea and inflammation of your colon, which can be life …

Jul 10, 2024 · If you’re taking antibiotics and develop a serious case of diarrhea, you could have a bacterial infection known as C. diff.