What is C. diff (Clostridium difficile) infection?
Clostridium difficile, also known as C. diff or C. difficile, is a type of bacteria that may cause gastrointestinal infection and in some cases a severe infection of the colon known as pseudomembranous colitis.
How do members experience C. diff (Clostridium difficile) infection?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with C. diff (Clostridium difficile) infection*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for C. diff (Clostridium difficile) infection*
Who has C. diff (Clostridium difficile) infection on PatientsLikeMe?
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 2 | |
20s | 3 | |
30s | 13 | |
40s | 17 | |
50s | 21 | |
60s | 26 | |
70+ | 25 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 14 | |
Female | 87 |