Browsing OSU - Center for Health Sciences by Subject "Clostridioides difficile"
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Analyzing the phenotypic characteristics of environmental C. difficile isolates
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) is an anaerobic, spore-forming bacterium. Antibiotic use, hospitalization, advanced age, a compromised immune system, and previous infection puts individuals at an increased risk for ... -
Characterization of a bacteriocin that targets Clostridioidies difficile
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)Clostridioides difficile is a bacterium of concern for anyone undergoing antibiotic treatment. C. difficile can resist most antibiotics and is currently only treated with Metronidazole and Vancomycin. Both antibiotics are ... -
Development of an orally administered nanoparticle vaccine to combat clostridioides difficile infections
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Clostridioides difficile is a gram+, spore forming, toxin producing anaerobe that is found throughout the environment. C. difficile is the leading agent of hospital acquired infections. Symptoms of C. difficile infection ...