This narrative review summarizes literature on C. difficile and C. difficile infections (CDI) that
emerged from Latin America (LA) between 1984 and 2021. The revised information includes …

Clostridioides difficile infection is one of the most significant causes of nosocomial diarrhea
associated with antibiotic use worldwide. In recent years, the incidence of Clostridioides …

Trypanosomatid infections are an important public health threat affecting many low-income
countries across the tropics, particularly in the Americas. Trypanosomatids can infect many …

Clostridioides difficile is a global public health problem, which is a primary cause of
antibiotic-associated diarrhea in humans. The emergence of hypervirulent and antibiotic …

Blastocystis and Clostridioides difficile co-occurrence is considered a rare event since the
colonization by Blastocystis is prevented under a decrease in beneficial bacteria in the …

The role of gut microbiota in the establishment and development of Clostridioides difficile
infection (CDI) has been widely discussed. Studies showed the impact of CDI on bacterial …

Abstract Background Clostridium (Clostridioides) difficile infection (CDI) is recognized
worldwide as a public health concern, related mainly with hypervirulent strains. In Brazil …

Clostridioides difficile may have a negative impact on gut microbiota composition in terms of
diversity and abundance, thereby triggering functional changes supported by the differential …

Clostridiodes difficile comprises a public-health threat that has been understudied in
Colombia. Hypervirulent strains of C. difficile harbor multiple toxins, can be easily spread …

Some well-known Clostridiales species such as Clostridium difficile and C. perfringens are
agents of high impact diseases worldwide. Nevertheless, other foreseen Clostridiales …