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The Source of C. Diff Myth

What is the source of the Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection? For decades it has been believed that the source of the common hospital infection, C. diff is contracted in hospitals because of exposure to other patients or contaminated surfaces. A new study says, we might have had it wrong. The infection comes from within the patients themselves. Curious to understand why? Check out Melody Sayrany MSc’s explanation of the evidence. 

Melody Sayrany MSc
Melody Sayrany MSc
Melody Sayrany is a seasoned science writer with a host of experiences in cancer, neuroscience, aging, and metabolism research. She completed her BSc at The University of California, San Diego, and her MSc in biology, focusing on metabolic diseases during aging, at the University of British Columbia. Melody is passionate about science communication, and she aims to bridge the gap between complex scientific concepts and the broader community through compelling storytelling.

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