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A medical illustration of Clostridioides difficile bacteria, which can cause gut infections. Jennifer Oosthuizen, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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New vaccine trial targets C. diff
Researchers are seeking enrollees (65 or older) for a new vaccine trial for Clostridioides difficile (C. diff), which causes recurrent diarrhea and abdominal pain.
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A medical illustration of Clostridioides difficile bacteria, which can cause gut infections. Jennifer Oosthuizen, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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A medical illustration of Clostridioides difficile bacteria, which can cause gut infections. Jennifer Oosthuizen, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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