Question

How do C. difficile bacteria affect the gut microbiome?

Answer 1

C. difficile overpopulates the colon after the protective gut microbiota have been altered by antibiotic therapy. It then produces toxins which causes severe intestinal inflammation, diarrhea, and pseudomembranous colitis.

Answer 2

C. difficile overpopulates the colon after the protective gut microbiota have been altered by antibiotic therapy. It then produces toxins which causes severe intestinal inflammation, diarrhea, and pseudomembranous colitis.