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Clostridium difficile (c.diff) Infection
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The average human digestive tract is home to as many as 1,000 species of microorganisms. Most of them are harmless -- or even helpful -- under normal circumstances. But when something upsets the balance of these organisms in your gut, otherwise harmless bacteria can grow out of control and make you sick. One of the worst offenders is a bacterium called Clostridium difficile(C. difficile, or C. diff). As the bacteria overgrow they release toxins that attack the lining of the intestines, causing a condition called Clostridium difficilecolitis.
This video in 30 seconds
This video explains Clostridium difficile (C. diff) infection. It describes how the digestive tract normally hosts many microorganisms that are harmless or helpful, and how when that balance is upset C. diff can overgrow and release toxins that attack the lining of the intestines, causing Clostridium difficile colitis.
Key points
- Describes the normal balance of microorganisms in the digestive tract
- Explains C. diff overgrowth when that balance is upset
- Covers toxins attacking the intestinal lining and causing colitis
Video Overview
This video presents “Clostridium difficile (c.diff) Infection” — The average human digestive tract is home to as many as 1,000 species of microorganisms. Most of them are harmless -- or even helpful -- under normal circumstances. But when something upsets the balance of these organisms in your gut. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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