C. diff Frequency

Key points

  • C. diff can affect anyone.
  • Patients are up to 10 times more likely to get C. diff infection while taking an antibiotic or during the three months after.
  • Share this graphic on social media, websites, or other communication channels for awareness.
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Last updated: February 20, 2026
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Graphic titled “C. diff can affect anyone.” Center text states: “Patients are up to 10 times more likely to get C. diff infection while taking an antibiotic or during the three months after.” The “Be Antibiotics Aware” and C. diff logos appear at the bottom left with the URL cdc.gov/c-diff, and the CDC logo appears at the bottom right.
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Content Source:
National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID)