C. diff  Infection and Gut Microbiome

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At a glance

  • The microbiome is the community of germs that live in and on your body and helps keep you healthy. Antibiotics can disrupt this balance and allow C. diff to grow, causing infection.
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Format: MP4
Language: English (US)
Last updated: September 10, 2026
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This video was designed to educate the general public about how antibiotics can affect your microbiome and lead to C.diff infection.

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Graphic illustration of the gut microbiome, showing a human intestine filled with shapes representing healthy bacteria.
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Graphic illustration of the gut microbiome, showing a human intestine filled with shapes representing healthy bacteria.
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National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID)
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Published: December 11, 2025
Updated: September 10, 2026

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Reviewed: September 10, 2026

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