For patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), risk factors associated with Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) include recent diagnosis, corticosteroid usage, and hospitalization.

The human gut is home to trillions of bacteria that play vital roles in digestion, immunity, and overall health. When this ...

The human gut is home to trillions of bacteria that play vital roles in digestion, immunity, and overall health.

Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) infection (CDI) is a significant healthcare-associated infection, known for its high morbidity and mortality rates, especially in vulnerable populations. CDI ...

The researchers tested their hypothesis in mice with colitis, a disease model that mimics UC. They introduced Clostridium scindens into some mice while leaving others untreated. The team then ...

Study findings indicate therapeutic potential of microbiome-based intervention to restore bile acid balance and promote gut healing in ulcerative colitis.

Tinidazole is a structural analog of metronidazole and has been available in Europe for more than 2 decades. After activation, its toxic intermediates covalently bind to DNA, resulting in DNA ...