Clostridium difficile

• What bacterium is associated with gut health issues?

  Clostridium difficile
• Where is C. difficile normally found?

  Inside the digestive system
• What role do gut micro-organisms play?

  They keep their numbers in check
• What can long-term antibiotic use lead to regarding gut bacteria?

  It can cause C. difficile to multiply
• What is a potential treatment for C. difficile infection?

  Faecal transplant
• Why is it important to maintain a healthy diet for gut health?

  To encourage growth of good bacteria
• What types of foods are beneficial for gut health?

  • Fruits
  • Vegetables (e.g., leeks, onions)
• How do long-term antibiotics affect gut bacteria balance?

  They disrupt the balance, allowing C. difficile to thrive
• If a patient has a C. difficile infection, what alternative treatment might be considered?

  Faecal transplant
• What is the consequence of C. difficile producing toxins?

  It makes treatment with antibiotics difficult