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

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 1
20s 4
30s 14
40s 13
50s 18
60s 27
70+ 16

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 14
Female 76