Clostridioides difficile
Clostridioides difficile infections (CDI) are common healthcare-associated infections. Learn about prevention measures, hand hygiene, surface disinfection, and extended hygiene measures for CDI-patients.
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Family of Gram-positive bacteria. Most of these bacteria have a rod-like shape and are aerobic, i.e. they require oxygen for their metabolism. Under certain conditions, for example lack of nutrients or unfavourable temperatures, Bacillaceae develop dormant forms called endospores.
