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10th Edition of World Congress on Infectious Diseases

June 25-27, 2026 | Barcelona, Spain

June 25 -27, 2026 | Barcelona, Spain

Clostridioides difficile

Clostridioides difficile

Clostridioides difficile, formerly known as Clostridium difficile, is a bacterium notorious for causing severe gastrointestinal infections, often in healthcare settings. This resilient pathogen thrives in environments altered by antibiotic use, disrupting the balance of gut microbiota and allowing C. difficile to proliferate and produce toxins. The resulting infection, known as C. difficile-associated disease (CDAD), manifests as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and, in severe cases, life-threatening complications such as pseudomembranous colitis and toxic megacolon. Managing CDAD poses significant challenges due to the bacterium's ability to form resilient spores, making it resistant to many standard disinfection methods. Prevention and control strategies, including stringent hand hygiene practices, judicious antibiotic use, and environmental decontamination, are essential for combating C. difficile infections and reducing their impact on patient outcomes and healthcare systems.

Committee Members
Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences - Claudia Ferreira

Claudia Ferreira

Biophytis Sorbonne, France
Speaker at Infection Conferences - Yazdan Mirzanejad

Yazdan Mirzanejad

University of British Columbia, Canada
Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences - Saurabh Chattopadhyay

Saurabh Chattopadhyay

University of Kentucky College of Medicine, United States
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