How is C. diff diagnosed? If you or your doctor suspect a C. diff infection, a stool test will likely be ordered to confirm the diagnosis. These tests detect the presence of C. diff toxins or genetic ...

In late 2023, Alexandra, a 66-year-old retired woman in D.C., was defrosting a piece of human feces that she purchased over the internet. Her goal was to reduce the stool into a sloshy, biologically ...

C. diff colitis is inflammation of a person’s colon due to contagious bacteria. Most people with C. diff colitis fully recover, but in rare cases the condition can be life threatening. It is possible ...