C. difficile

Metronidazole is commonly used to treat Clostridium difficile infection, however, it has higher rates of therapy failure.

Fecal microbiota transplantation is proving to be an effective treatment for many patients with specific disorders associated with dysbiosis.

An engineered live biotherapeutic product may help limit antibiotic resistance versus pathogens such as Clostridioides difficile.

David DeRemer, PharmD, BCOP, FCCP, FHOPA, a past-president on the board of Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA), discusses why a greater focus on colorectal cancer screening was important to highlight at the HOPA 2022 annual conference.

CDI is the leading cause of diarrhea in hospitalized patients.

Study results show at a molecular level how fidaxomicin selectively targets these bacteria, while sparing others in the gut microbiome.

A multidisciplinary team of nurse practitioners and pharmacists can work together to address patients at an increased risk for hospital readmission.

RBX2660, a standardized, stabilized, novel microbiota-based live therapeutic, shows promise treating patients with recurrent Clostridium difficile infection.

A chainmail-like, flexible outer layer on Clostridium difficile may explain its success at defending itself against antibiotics.

Aerosolized hydrogen peroxide system added to current hospital infection prevention protocols found to significantly reduce cases of Clostridioides difficile infection.

Finch was still able to continue dosing patients in its past-ongoing PRISM-EXT phase 2 open-label trial of CP101 in recurrent CDI, because the CP101 lots used for PRISM-EXT were manufactured from material donated prior to December 1, 2019.

Novel C. difficile infection (CDI) vaccine shows promise lowering the severity of CDI and in preventing medically attended CDI.

Links of chain mail are arranged in the bacteria to form a pattern that prevents molecules from entering the cell.

Hospital-onset clostridium difficile infections frequently occur because of both patient and environmental risk factors.

The drug pipeline is insufficient to meet the threat of antimicrobial resistance, and policy reforms are critically needed, according to the Biotechnology Innovation Organization.

Fecal microbiota transplantation produces cure rates of 82%-88% in patients with recurrent clostridium difficile infections.

Lower use of antimicrobials for clostridium difficile infection associated with a shorter length of stay in hospitals.

A machine-learning method called XGBoost provided the highest overall accuracy, despite being the least complex model.

Finding alternative means to promote interleukin 25 could enhance the benefits of fecal transplants in patients with recurrent C. difficile infections.

The Microbiome Health Index for post-Antibiotic dysbiosis was developed to improve the understanding of and manage the risks associated with antibiotic administration.

Pharmacists play an important role in educating patients and other health care practitioners on the signs and symptoms of C. difficile infection.

Teena Chopra, MD, MPH, professor of infectious diseases at Wayne State University, discussed how microbiome-based therapeutics may impact the current treatment landscape for C. diff infection and recurrent C. diff infection.

Teena Chopra, MD, MPH, professor of infectious diseases at Wayne State University, discussed the current burden of C. diff infection and recurrent C. diff infection.

Teena Chopra, MD, MPH, professor of infectious diseases at Wayne State University, addressed the risk factors for C. diff infection and recurrent C. diff infection.

Teena Chopra, MD, MPH, professor of infectious diseases at Wayne State University, addressed the relationship between gut microbiome and C. diff infection.

Teena Chopra, MD, MPH, professor of infectious diseases at Wayne State University, discusses the current treatment strategies for C. diff infection and recurrent C. diff infection, as well as the efficacy and safety of these treatments.

Teena Chopra, MD, MPH, professor of infectious diseases at Wayne State University, explains what the gut-brain axis is and how microbiome impacts this connection.

Teena Chopra, MD, MPH, professor of infectious diseases at Wayne State University, discussed the role of the microbiome in overall patient health and recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection.

The panelists reviewed current treatments for Clostridioides difficile infection and how they can be applied to special patient populations, as well as what treatments can be expected in the future.

Using a non-aqueous vehicle and sweeteners to improve palatability, pharmacists and technicians can ensure that young patients remain medication adherent.