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Microbiome Science @MbiomeScience

Nestlé Health Science Company and Seres Therapeutics, Inc. US Medical Affairs X page, intended for US HCPs.

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Microbiome Science@MbiomeScience
24 Oct 2022
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#PopQuiz: Patients younger than 65 years old are at a higher risk of #Clostridioidesdifficile infection compared to those aged over 65. #Cdiff
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#DYK: #Clostridioidesdifficile colonization rates vary worldwide, influenced by factors like patient demographics and hospital duration. #CdiffAwareness
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Recent research highlights a concerning uptick in community-acquired #Cdiff infection, challenging the traditional association with healthcare exposure. #CDI #InfectionControl
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Did you say false? You got that right. #GutHealth #Cdiff
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#PopQuiz: The risk of #Clostridioidesdifficile infection decreases immediately after the completion of antimicrobial therapy. #Cdiff
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In 1974, Tedesco et al made a significant breakthrough, revealing that 21% of patients treated with #clindamycin developed diarrhea, signaling a crucial turning point in understanding the connection between #antibiotics and #Clostridioidesdifficile infection. #Cdiff
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Before the 1970s, #Clostridioidesdifficile was perceived as a relatively uncommon member of the normal intestinal #microbiota. #CDIAwareness
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#PopQuiz: Taking immunosuppressants does not elevate the risk of #Cdiff infection.
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In 1935, Hall and O'Toole made a groundbreaking discovery by isolating #Clostridioidesdifficile from the stool of a healthy newborn, marking a significant milestone in microbiology. #Cdiff #Microbiology
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#DYK: Around 5% of adults and up to 70% of infants are colonized by #Clostridioidesdifficile, with higher prevalence rates observed in hospitalized patients and nursing home residents. #Cdiff
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Did you say false? You got that right! #Cdiff #GI #InfectiousDisease #GutHealth
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#PopQuiz: Recent travel, family history of #Cdiff infection, and vaccination status are significant patient related risk factors for #Clostridioidesdifficile infection.
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#Clostridioidesdifficile spores are transmitted through the fecal-oral route, making the pathogen prevalent in various environments. #Cdiff #CdiffAwareness
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The renaming of #Clostridiumdifficile to #Clostridioidesdifficile emphasizes its unique taxonomic classification and distinguishes it from other #Clostridium species. #Taxonomy #Microbiology
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#PopQuiz: Analysis of #Cdiff infection cases from the United States supports the significance of the North American pulsed field gel electrophoresis type 1 (NAP1) strain in determining patient outcomes.
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Insights from a New York Capital area study indicate seasonal trends in #Cdiff infection rates, with spring months showing a peak. #CdiffAwareness
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Studies during the initial #COVID19 wave revealed a notable decline in the #Cdiff incidence, indicating the positive impact of strict adherence to infection control measures in health care settings. #CDI #InfectionControl
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